Issue ID | 213386 |
Internal NHTSA # | 711126 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/09/99 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 1995 windstar has had problems since day 1. Paint job had to be repaired; windshield had crack.. Replaced; sliding door was leaking and had to be adjusted 3 times; head gasket failure; timing gasket failure; wheel bushing failure; interior parts not installed properly; abs light/elect system failure (2x); i feel so bad about this thing i don't know what to do. Ford doesn't care. I can't sell this thing with a clear conscience.... But ford did. Can you help us!!!! There are many, many others like me. I am very concerned the tranny will go next as has been reported by so many other windstar owners when they reach the 60-75000 mile range. In addition, the timing cover gasket costs approximately $850 to fix. I don't want to pay for this repair but neither ford or my dealer will fix the problem. Mechanics i have spoke with said to talk with the dealer... This should not happen at such a low mileage. I believe it was happening since day one intermittantly. (i have always had antifreeze leaking on my garage floor since day 1. The dealer said it was "loose fittings". So now i am stuck with it. Help us!!! |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MUSKEGO, WI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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