This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently and made a loud dragging noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear axle fractured due to excessive corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12V193000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar sw. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the rear axle became failed and resulted in the vehicle spinning out of control until crashing. The details of the crash were unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the rear axle failed. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Stroudsburg, PA, USA
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- Wayne, NE, USA