WINDSTAR: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	98I003000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	WINDSTAR
Model Year:	1998
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	19961206 - 19970531
Type of Report:	I (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	174000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19980601
Recall Initiated By:	19980601
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	19980730
Record Creation Date:	19980731
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Defect Summary:	THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. MINI VANS SOLD DURING THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 1996, AND JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MAY 1997. FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATE TO HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BOLTS MAY BE LOOSE AS A RESULT OF AN INCOMPLETE TIGHTENING OPERATION AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
Consequence Summary:	WHEN THE BOLTS ARE LOOSE, A NOTICEABLE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IS EVIDENT WHICH PROVIDES WARNING TO THE VEHICLE DRIVER. VEHICLE BRAKING IS NOT DEGRADED.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALPIER ANCHOR PLATE BOLTS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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