Issue ID | 386906 |
Internal NHTSA # | 768478 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 10/10/02 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In march of 2000 i brought this van from j&r used cars it just had a new engine block put in by latham ford, i got the van with 62566 miles on it with the new engine installed. Now after only 32957 miles on this engine the block goes again just after the warranty expires how funny i really think these engines should last longer then that. So now i am stuck with this broken down van just after 30,000 miles thats not fair these engines are not right please help me anyway you can thank you. Mr |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RENSSELAER, NY |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5142SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/03/00 |
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 | 0 |
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