Issue ID | 322782 |
Internal NHTSA # | 896544 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/11/96 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noise coming from front suspension, dealer notified and informed consumer that it was due to a cracked/broken bushing, vehicle was not covered under a recall, also warranty expired.*ak consumer states the problem was brought to the attention of the dealer shortly after purchase, the dealer stated that noise was in most of the windstars and that manufacturer was aware of the problem and that no repair at that time, dealer tried to reapir but had no success, consumer received a notice from ford about the extension of the warranty for the front coil springs, but was informed by ford that his problem and the notice that was sent out are not related.*jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCHELLE, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5148SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/11/96 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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