Issue ID | 145366 |
Internal NHTSA # | 703871 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 22/12/98 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 12/22/98 vehicle overheated. Took vehicle to the closest service station for fear of damaging the engine. The service station replaced the thermostat. Car overheated again, immediately took the vehicle to the shop that replaced the thermostat. Upon hearing "head gasket" remembered the warranty letter. Took car to dealer for repairs, but dealer said ford would not cover. The condition described in the letter was indeed exhibited within the extended warranty period, but ford refused three times to back extended warranty. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5147SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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