Issue ID | 205413 |
Internal NHTSA # | 718955 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 23/12/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head gaskets failed at 60,849 miles. Ford would not honor the extended warranty due to excess of miles. Dealer wanted $1,000 to repair the vehicle. When we contacted ford they said there was nothing they could do for us. We purchased the van just 2. 5 years ago. The dealer commented that if we had bought the van brand new he might consider trying to help us. Ford should honor the 120,000 miles original lifetime standard and stand by "quality is job 1"!! We are looking to change to a different company such as dodge. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAYLOR, MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5143SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/08/97 |
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 | 40 |
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