Issue ID | 206162 |
Internal NHTSA # | 719165 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/08/98 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headgasket, while on travel, failed within one week of receiving a service advisory regarding the problem. Headgasket was repaired under warranty at no cost. Concerned about reading large numbers of other owners with same engine experiencing the same problem. Headgasket failure is extremely premature compared to other ford and other engines. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FAIRFAX, VA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5147SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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