# 1996 FORD WINDSTAR — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
> NHTSA complaint `366691` · 2002-08-06 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
## Narrative
OWNER DROVE ABOUT A MILE AWAY FROM HOME, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR.  VAN LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO  BRAKE LINE RUPTURING.  TEN MINUTES LATER, VAN WAS ON FIRE DUE TO  BRAKE FLUID MAKING CONTACT WITH  CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  MANUFACTURER STATED  THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL 02V101000 DUE TO VIN.   PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*