Issue ID | 212414 |
Internal NHTSA # | 720747 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 22/06/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We had to replace our engine this past summer do to crank and bearing damage. We have been in communication with ford regarding these problems. We replaced the timing cover gasket in may 1999 (the head gasket was replaced in mar 1998) and three weeks later the engine went due to lower crank and bearing damage. We thought this would be taken care of with the extension of 7 yrs/100,000 miles but when we took the paperwork in, they said that it wasn't due to the head gasket problem. We have pulled additional information on the internet regarding the many problems with both the timing cover/head gaskets go out at the same time or shortly after having one or the other repaired. They denied our claim completely. We think having these gaskets repaired so close together was no coincidence. Any help you could offer us would be appreciated. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/05/94 |
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 | 65 |
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