Issue ID | 161930 |
Internal NHTSA # | 832359 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/12/98 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer has experienced engine gasket failure a third time. The first time in april 97,repaired and reinbursted, second time, in august 98, and the third time in december 98. All three times the temperature gauge would fluctuate and consumer noticed all the coolant was gone from the engine. The problem this time involves the timing cover gasket going bad. Noticed that whenever driving on incline the temperature gauge fluctuates. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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