Clearly, a less important concern - for the moment—than Ford Windstar recalls might be what Levine Breaking News reported March 14, 2006: an anti-gay/conservative Christian group are seeking retribution by boycotting Ford Motors…because Ford advertises in gay publications.
Tell me when did we give up the right to spend our hard-earned money on costly advertising, top-class merchandise, and any ^%$# publication we wish to read, write for, subscribe to, publicize in, or be a demographic target for? Okay. Hold on. Before I get all involved in who has what - ahem - RIGHTS, I should calm down, digress, and recoup to the more significant concern or issue: Ford Winstar recalls. There are several of them, that vary from safety and other recall issues (and usually getting increasingly lessened by year), but a mention here will suffice, as other investigations thoroughly cover by describing and explaining.
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 2003
-Seats: mid - and rear-assembly
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 2002
-Seats: mid - and rear-assembly
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 2001
- Mid - and rear-seat assembly
- Windshield wiper/washer motor
- Electrical system: air conditioner
- Air bags frontal sensor control module
- Accelerator pedal
- Seat belt assembly
- Trailer hitch
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 2000
- Structure: body/hood
- Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- Glass: side - and rear-view mirrors
- Electrical wiring under dash
- Electrical system wiring; windshield wiper/washer motor
- Seat belts
- Trailer hitch
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 1999
- Structure: body/hood
- Hydraulic brake foundation: hoses, lines, piping, fittings
- Master cylinder
- Electrical: air conditioning system; interior/under dash wiring
- Windshield wiper/washer motor
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 1998
- Structure: body/hood
- Hydraulic brake foundation: hoses, lines, piping, fittings
- Front wheel suspension springs and coils
- Automatic trans/power train
- Exterior lighting
- Steering: gear box/shaft
- Child seat
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 1997
- Hydraulic brake foundation: hoses, lines, piping, fittings
- Front wheel suspension springs and coils
- Automatic trans/power train
- Exterior lighting
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 1996
- Structure: body/hood
- Automatic trans/power train/gear position indication
- Exterior lighting
- Hydraulic brake foundation: hoses, lines, piping, fittings
- Front wheel suspension springs and coils
FORD WINDSTAR RECALLS, 1995
- Structure: body/hood
- Electrical system wiring
- Hydraulic brake foundation: hoses, lines, piping, fittings
- Front wheel suspension springs and coils
- Alternator/generator
- Gasoline storage tank assembly
With all of or despite all the recalls, I am still a huge Ford fan—having brought up around, in, and looking at and listening to hot rods and trucks made by Ford Motor Corp.. What's more, I would still fight for the right to sell, buy, advertise, drive, think about or talk about any damned material item I please. Go Ford!
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