Issue ID | 99070 |
Internal NHTSA # | 819991 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 08/11/97 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When minivan slowed down and driver applied the brakes there were no brakes, driver did not pump the brakes. *ak consumer stated he slowed from 70mph to 30 mph with no problems while entering city limits, when slowing at a traffic light ahead, brakes were inoperable causing a crash and $8000 worth of damage. Consumer states that the rear window windshield wiper, washer, and defroster switch is too low, one has to take their eyes off the road to find it. Radio controls do not allow for manual operation without diverting the driver's attention from driving vehicle. *slc |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WACO, TX |
VIN pattern | 3FTAPP13J8NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 13/05/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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