# 2002 FORD WINDSTAR — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1241238` · 2015-11-26 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 129,637
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
LEAVING PARKING LOT AT WORK MY CAR FULLY ACCELERATED, LOST STEERING AND CRASHED INTO STEEL POST. INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH REAR ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING REAR ENGINE CRADLE TO DRAG ON THE GROUND. WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, FULL THROTTLE AND CRASHED RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE.
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