# 2001 FORD WINDSTAR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
> NHTSA complaint `317099` · 2001-09-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
## Narrative
THE TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT VERY FAR AND HAS VERY SHARP POINTS ON IT.  SON PUNCTURED HIS LEFT KNEE ON ONE OF THE POINTS. IT DUG INTO HIS KNEE AND LEFT A GAPPING HOLE WHICH NEEDED STITCHES.  TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT TOO FAR AND THE END SHOULD BE EVEN ALL AROUND.
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