Issue ID | 219502 |
Internal NHTSA # | 722334 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/05/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Timing cover gasket is a $30 part that cannot be reached unlees the motor is taken out for an additional $750. In labor. This is outrageous because of the way ford built the windstar. They advertise ford built tough and built to last. This is the second failure of a gasket on this car. It doesn't seem that it is built to last. Ford should be made accountable and should cover this repair. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOLMDEL, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/08/95 |
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 | 0 |
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