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Ford Windstar Wheels Safety Report | Aug 21, 2010



Reported on Aug 21, 2010


WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 FORD WINDSTAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE BACK END OF THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS SWAYING OR SLIDING AS IF ON ICE. I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND DROVE TO A PARKING GARAGE ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GATE AT THE GARAGE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, WHICH WAS THE REAR AXLE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN HALF. REPLACED WITH A USED AXLE. *TR
Make: Ford
Model: Windstar
Manufactured by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Year: 2000
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: WEST CHICAGO IL
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 2FMZA5142YB
Mileage: 101000 miles.
Speed: 1 MPH
Number of cylinders: 6
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Was a police report filed? N
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