Investigation PE96015: 1996 Ford Windstar

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 23, 1996

Closed

May 22, 1996

Model years

1996

Subject

Failure of auto trans park lock system

Component: Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary

The manufacturer has notified nhtsa that the subject vehicles will be recalled to correct a safety related defect identified under the scope of this investigation.the defect affects certain 1996 model year windstar, ford taurus, and mercury sable vehicles equipped with ford ax4s model automatic transmissions.the safety recall action has been identified as nhtsa no. 96v-086.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Ford Windstar1,386 complaints