Issue ID | 597487 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10164450 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/05/06 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1)my van was pulling to the right and the tires were worn. 2) i took my 1995 ford windstar to firestone to have new tires put on and an alignment done. They installed the tires and told me they could not do the alignment because the sway bar was broken in two. They also stated it was bad craftsmanship because the bar is a hollow metal tube instead of a solid piece. They also said i needed both inner tie rod ends replaced because the lack of control from the sway bar put stress on them and damaged them. 3) tires were replaced and i was given an estimate of $400 for the sway bar and $300 for the tie rod ends and alignment. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132950 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NAPERVILLE, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5142SBXXXXXX |
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 | 28/02/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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