Issue ID | 229984 |
Internal NHTSA # | 725223 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 09/07/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This problem has occurred since head gasket was replaced. Ford has tried numberous times to repair this problem. Engine failure occurs intermitently while making turns sometimes going down steep hills leaving the driver with no steering and very little brakes. This van is dangerous. Close calls from being rearended from cars behind you who do not know the van is going to lose all engine power.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 75 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN BRUNO, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5148SBXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/06/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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