Issue ID | 162819 |
Internal NHTSA # | 841478 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 26/06/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at 60 mph and without prior warning, timing chain and engine head gasket blew out, causing the consumer not to have any power within the vehicle. Consumer had to coast to the side of the road. Currently, vehicle is in the repair shop. Problem most likely due to a defective gasket. *ak *ml |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5148SBXXXXXX |
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 | 09/09/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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