Issue ID | 1181772 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10715201 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/04/15 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front axle fractured. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 169,784. The vin was not available. The consumer stated there was a loud noise coming from the front side by the tire. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined the sway bar in the front was broken and the subframe was rusted. Ford stated they met the recall requirements in 2011 and there was nothing they could do for the consumer. Updated 12/23/15.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 169784 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STERLING HEIGHTS , MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA53451BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Dealer's name | SUBURBAN FORD |
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