Issue ID | 175055 |
Internal NHTSA # | 710886 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/05/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head gaskets blew without warning and caused the entire engine to seize requiring a new engine replacement at a cost of 3864. 73. I was told if i had tried to drive the car the engine could've started on fire. This is a definite safety hazard and ford is well aware of the problem with the 3. 8 liter engines in the '95 windstars. In additional to the safety hazard of the head gasket problem... The condition goes undetected until the head gaskets "blow" without warning. I am very upset with ford's response to this matter. I called several times to express my deep dissatisfaction with their handling of this matter . I believe the headgasket problem should have been a recall. If it had i would not have been left with a nearly $4,000 repair bill for a relatively newer car. I believe the possible harm to my family is also an issue. I would appreciate any help from the nhtsa in this matter. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BELLE MEAD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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