Issue ID | 196780 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716389 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 28/07/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine head gasket failed, and the engine block cracked. Engine had to be replaced. I called ford motor company customer service and requested they cover either the head gasket or engine under the warranty. They said "sorry, there is nothing we will do to help you". Ford file #'s 9001758904 and 1596592109. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5142SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/08/96 |
Was original owner? | N |
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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