Issue ID | 283884 |
Internal NHTSA # | 881620 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 16/12/00 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Backing out of a parking space there was odd noise. Consumer stopped, got out and driver's side front end was down to ground. Moving vehicle so tow truck could get to vehicle. Coil spring punctured tire. Warranty was expired. Dealer didn't give explanation for cause. *ak the cause for front end failure was coil spring breaking. *yh |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CANTON, MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5144SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/01/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
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