Issue ID | 254522 |
Internal NHTSA # | 733338 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/07/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In july of 1999 we experienced total engine failure while driving on a cross countyr trip. The head gaskets failed, ford claimed no defect or responsibility even under warranty. Calls for legal action produced a replacement engine but we absorbed all the associated costs. In november 0f 1999 the second engine failed in the exact same way, again ford said there was no problem with the ford engines, they refused to replace the engine and replaced both head gaskets instead.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ST LEONARD, MD |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5143SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/10/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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