Issue ID | 154961 |
Internal NHTSA # | 706235 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 07/01/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head gasket failed while my wife was driving on the frewway approx 100 miles from home. Contacted dealer, who contacted ford as ford had recognized that this part was defective and had exteneded the warranty until 12-31-98. Ford would not pay anything towards the repair. Inspection of the head gasket reveals there is obviously a flaw in the design, (at least obvious to me).. New head gasket design has been modified to correct problem. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/08/96 |
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 | 70 |
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