Issue ID | 200161 |
Internal NHTSA # | 717583 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 08/10/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine head gasket blew during my vacation. Known problem with ford 3. 8 liter engines. Warranty extended by ford to 5yr 60,000 miles. Of course my engine blew at 5 1/2 yrs and 69,000 miles so i'm not covered. I had head gasket reapired by phil long ford (denver, co) for $2,065. Phil long dealership report van was ready for me to continue my vacation. I picked up van from phil long ford dealership and drove 230 miles. Engine died at 230 miles due to anti-freeze getting into engine when head gasket blew and caused the crank bearings to fail. Just paid $3,500 for engine to be rebuilt. Help!!! I don't like being screwed by ford. I just paid $6,500 not including car rental costs for a ford motor company design flaw.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VENTURA, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/06/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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