Issue ID | 204658 |
Internal NHTSA # | 718781 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 11/02/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1989 ford taurus, same engine size, same problem at 75,000 miles. Presently own a 1999 ford mustang with the same size engine. Is there a problem with the design/manufacture of this engine? No trailer has ever been towed. Vehicle is driven very casually never fast acceleration, mostly highway type driving. I've never in 40+ years of driving ever blown a head gasket before in anything! Two times with the same size engine - is this coincidence, or a problem with the engine. What can i do so as to not have the same problem with the mustang? All three vehicles have been automatic overdrive transmissions with regular scheduled maintenance. Thank you. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLANTATION, FL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5145SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/94 |
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 | 25 |
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