Issue ID | 196992 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716480 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 19/11/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I gradually lost my heat. I had taken my minivan to have a thermostat replaced the week before because that's what i thought the problem was. I had already sunk $75. 00 into it before i took it into the ford dealership becasue the problem was still happening. It continued to overheat after the thermostat was installed. I paid approximately $1000. 00 right before christmas to have my head gasket replaced. I was really in a bind for christmas this year having to pay for my van. I alos was without transportation for a week. I have three children to transport to and from school and all their sports events. I was inconvienced for an entire week. Ford offered me a "rental" , but i would still have to pay. I declined. I have written to ford customer service and gotten a response. They are not willing to help me in the least bit financially. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WILLARD, NY |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/05/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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