Defect Description For Recall
This Is Not A Safety Recall In Accordance With The Safety Act. However, It Is Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign By The Agency. Vehicle Description: 1995-1998 Ford Windstar Minivans. The Front Coil Springs Could Potentially Fracture Due To Corrosion. Note: The 1997-1998 Windstar Mini Vans Are Also Covered By Nhtsa Safety Recall 01V-199/Ford Recall 01S19. The Mini Vans Covered By The Safety Recall Were Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The States Of ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, And Wisconsin, And In The District Of Columbia.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
WINDSTAR
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
01I007000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
Some Tires Have Deflated Due To Contact With A Broken Spring.
Fix Defect
Ford Is Extending The Warranty For Front Coil Spring Replacement To A Total Of 10 Years Of Service From The Warranty Start Date, With Unlimited Mileage. This Coverage Is Automatically Transferred To Subsequent Owners At No Charge. If Either Front Coil Spring Fractures During The Coverage Period Noted Above, The Dealer Will Replace Both Springs At No Charge To The Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19931213
End Of Manufacture
19980703
Type Of Vehicle Recall
I
Number Affected
948492
Date Owners Notified
20011210
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010712