# 1999 FORD WINDSTAR — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
> NHTSA complaint `298991` · 2001-06-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP WHILE GOING 5MPH. THEN,  VEHICLE BACK ENDED, HITTING AN "L" SHAPE POLE.  TAILGATE WINDOW SHATERRED. TAILGATE WAS HIT RIGHT BELOW THE WINDOW WHEN IT SHATTERED. MANUFACTURER DIDN'T REFER CONSUMER TO DEALER.  *AK
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