Issue ID | 137855 |
Internal NHTSA # | 702459 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 21/01/99 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As stated previously, the left front wheel on our ford windstar suddenly cracked as she was backing out of our driveway this morning. We immediately took the van to the dealership where we bought it (we are the original owners) and were told they had never seen a problem like this before and that it was no longer under warranty. I believe the wheel is defective perhaps from metal fatigue, but in any event a serious accident could have occured and owners of this year model should be notified and the wheels checked. I also think that ford or the dealership have a responsibility to pay for replacement of this defective wheel. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHINO, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5144SBXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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