Issue ID | 184278 |
Internal NHTSA # | 713159 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/09/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Defective head gasket. Fortunately ford replaced under secret warranty. However, i have asked for credit of $4,000. 00 toward purchase of 2000 windstar because of significant market devaluation caused by defective head gasket problem as well as reported widespread transmission problems in this vehicle. Ford customer assistance denied request. Both the head gasket and transmission should have been recalled. See forums at edmunds. Com and cartrackers. Com for further information. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAPEVINE, TX |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5145SBXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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