# 1998 FORD WINDSTAR — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `222245` · 2000-07-10 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
THE SENSOR RING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ENTIRE AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300.00. I HAVE THE PART THAT FAILED AND FOUND THAT THE PART HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY COMPENSATION FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
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