Issue ID | 460615 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10057479 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 03/02/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer stated that brakes were defective. A couple of times, almost did not stop at a stop sign, vehicle kept going even when he kept pumping the brakes. Consumer took vehicle to the mechanic, and mechanic determined that a cylinder was missing in the motor. Also, mechanic told consumer that calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer insisted that brakes/calipers, and rotors were replaced, but brakes still did not work properly. Then, consumer received a recall notice. Took vehicle to the dealer,and left vehicle at dealers. 20 minutes later, mechanic called consumer and stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle. *ak *mr |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ALLENTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514X5SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 13/03/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 5 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | FAULKNER FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 215 536 8600 |
Dealer's city | QUAKERTOWN |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 18951 |