Issue ID | 154180 |
Internal NHTSA # | 706020 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 17/04/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At 57,898 miles (sept. '98), my windstar started acting funny. I brought it to a local repair shop , who said it appeared to be a head gasket problem, and to bring it to the dealer to check it out. I brought it in, had it checked and they said it was fine. On 4/17/99, it started driving very poorly, and on 4/19 brought it to the same local mechanic, who said again, it was this time a blown head gasket, and to call the dealer. The dealer said there had be a recall that ended 1/99 (i am the original owner and never rec'd any notice), and i would have to pay the expenses myself. They also stated that it was agianst the law for them to cover any expenses, after the recall notice expired. I have now been waiting w/out my car for a week now, for them to complete the repairs. I have called ford directly and they say essentially, tough luck. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HILLSIDE, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514XSBXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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