Issue ID | 211548 |
Internal NHTSA # | 720504 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/03/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford will cover the head gasket repair with their extended warranty, but they will not cover the front cover gasket repair. These problems are directly related to each other because as the engine overheats. This heat is transffered to the aluminium cover, causing it to warp. Ford has even issued a techinical service bulletin regarding this front cover gasket stating that when it is replaced a new type of gasket needs to be used. This new type of gasket reduces the heat transfer to the front cover preventing warpage. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DEERFIELD, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5148SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/06/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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