Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / WINDSTAR / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
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.