Issue ID | 682576 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10233719 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 09/07/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes failed on 1995 ford windstar. - rear brake line has corroded badly. There is absolutely no excuse for safety related components to be manufactured with material that can corrode. If airplanes can safely fly after 30+ years of service. Why can't auto manufacturers be required to install corrosion resistant components for safety critical systems???? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514XSBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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