Issue ID | 636160 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10196226 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 11/07/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | * cruise control quit working over 24 months ago. * consistent loss of brake fluid over time. * fire discovered under hood when returning home. Fire located under brake master cylinder. Fire was put out with fire extinguisher. Vehicle towed to dealership, and they said this was a known problem with cruise control deactivation switches. Other vehicle models with the same switch have been recalled. See http://www. Safetyforum. Com/fordcruisecontrol/ *dealership is ordering parts to repair vehicle. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5147SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/10/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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