Issue ID | 143661 |
Internal NHTSA # | 703468 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 20/01/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head gasket failure occurred after recall period had expired. Ford recommended replacement of head gasket at owner's cost. After head gasket replacement, vehicle engine would not operate properly, and ford dealer decided the engine was previously damaged because of the head gasket failure in months prior to recall notice. Ford will not cover engine damage. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GERMANTOWN, MD |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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