| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007126991 | Incident Date: Jul, 31 2007 |
| Consumer's City: CANTON | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: WINDSTAR | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:rack and pinion:rack |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMZA514XXB | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 15 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 31 2006 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the transmission failed while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign. the contact was able to drive home in reverse at 35 mph and the transmission was replaced. the rack and pinion is gradually getting worse and the contact experiences difficulty when turning the vehicle. the dealer stated that fluid was leaking at the boot replacement and the repair would cost $600. the vehicle is currently parked at his residence. the manufacturer stated that the component was not under recall or warranty, so they would not be able to assist. the current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 69,000. |
