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Ford Windstar 1997–1998technical service bulletin

Bulletin BC1031597020 · NHTSA communication 51773 · issued Feb 1, 1997

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
1997–1998
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Power steering line leaks on 95/96 3.8l trailer tow equipped tube and fin cooler systems see oasis message 4685. *jd

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.