Issue ID | 377941 |
Internal NHTSA # | 765918 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 09/08/02 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | During right turn, lost steering control. After stopping, right front tire was positioned for sharp left turn, and left front tire was positioned for a right turn. Right front outer tie-rod failed. Both right and left front tie-rods were replaced. These are sealed units and can't be lubricated. I suggest that failure was due to lubricant breakdown or loss over the years, a serious design and safety issue.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | IL, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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