Issue ID | 253126 |
Internal NHTSA # | 872640 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 26/05/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Was driving 55mph and engine exploded. Coolant system mixed in with the oil according to mechanic after taking vehicle to dealer. Head gasket was cause of problem. Prior to engine exploding, head gasket was replaced. There was engine stalling problems. Took to dealer & it caught fire. Was notified problem was the engine (twice). It needed replacing.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 22/05/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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