Issue ID | 323082 |
Internal NHTSA # | 752277 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/01/01 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In january 2001 both front tires would go flat overnight. After 2 or 3 visits to tire shops found out there was a failure of both front wheels due to broken welds and not a tire problem. In july of 2001 the third wheel failure occurred and now in sept. 2001 the fourth wheel has failed. Dealer denies knowledge of any defect or complaints from other customers; however a non-dealer company manager who sold replacement wheels to me says both he and wholesaler know this to be a problem with ford windstars.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ORINDA, 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 | 01/06/95 |
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 | 0 |
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