Issue ID | 128467 |
Internal NHTSA # | 700621 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 14/11/98 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Catastrophic engine failure due to blown head gasket. Ford is aware of the head gasket problem with this vehicle but is providing no assistance. I was caught in heavy, fast moving traffic when gasket blew endangering me and my two children. Now i find ford is and has been aware of the problem for years. Isn't it time for nhtsa to do something about this? It became a saftey issue for me when my children were put at risk! |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/03/95 |
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 | 45 |
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