Issue ID | 162995 |
Internal NHTSA # | 708112 |
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 | The original transmission was replaced in 1995 after failing at approximately 9000 miles. The second transmission had a speed sensor failure at 31,500 miles and now appears to be failing the same way the original failed. Ford claims there is nothing they will do. After doing some research, there are numerous complaints against this transmission coupled with the 3. 8l engine. After writing to your organization about my head gasket problem, i was very pleased that somehow ford was persuaded to extend the warranty coverage on that component as it was a factory defect that led to the problem. From what i am reading, the transmission is a similar factory defect (poorly designed part: forward clutch piston). Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WANTAGH, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 01/11/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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