Issue ID | 114905 |
Internal NHTSA # | 537720 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 24/06/98 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes pads were replaced and the rotors were turned. Brakes operated normally for approximately 4 months, then intermittent grinding noises were heard. Vehicle was taken in for repair of noise problem and mechanics said everything was working properly and the noise was normal. The brakes then failed when attempting to make an abrupt stop and a major crash occured. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN ANTONI, TX |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514XSBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 3 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/06/95 |
Was original owner? | |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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