Issue ID | 269470 |
Internal NHTSA # | 736967 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 19/07/00 |
Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On first incident, in august of 1999, i was travelling at 65 mph on i-4 just north (east) of orlando, florida when the right , sideview mirror lens flew off, bounced along the side of my car, and flew back into the traffic behind me. I stopped, and no other cars stopped- therefore i don't feel this mirror hit anyone. The second incident occurred in july of this year, where the left side-view mirror blew off under identical circumstances. Again, there were no injuries. Why did both side-view mirrors fail (and blow off) within an eleven month period. I'm sure the potential for a serious, if not fatal injury was there with this 3" by 4" piece of glass flying around at 65 mph. I contacted ford, and their representative said that they would do nothing for me , as the car is no longer under warranty. Please notify me of the results of any investigation regarding this complaint. Thanks frank renner. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRING HILL, FL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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