Issue ID | 199748 |
Internal NHTSA # | 717498 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/12/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford has admitted that they put the wrong head gasket into this engine. I was told by the mechanic that they gave a silent warranty of an additional 30k or 5 yrs. They never contacted the owners to give them the option to replace this. This was a $ 700. 00 dollar repair. I've taken very good care of my van and am satisfied with it except for this one issue. Ford should of given us a choice to replace this gasket before it blew. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EDGEWOOD, IA |
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 | 01/05/95 |
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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