Recall 01V-199
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 to 1998 Ford Windstar: Suspension (front, springs, coil springs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-199
- Reported
- June 18, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 198,583 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain minivans 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. The front coil springs could fracture as a result of corrosion. Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
The risk
Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
The fix
Dealers will install protective shields around the front coil springs. Owner notification began september 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Windstar 1997 to 1998