Issue ID | 293022 |
Internal NHTSA # | 560314 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both head gaskets failed months after the consumer received a letter stating they (manufacturer) would replace them for free, the manufacturer refused reimbursement because the vehicle was slightly over the mileage requirement, in jan 01 the oil valve stuck causing the oil not to flow thus blowing off the oil filer, the oil light never came on the vehicle began to overheat and the engine was damaged. Nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | |
Was incedent reported to police? | |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/08/99 |
Was original owner? | |
Anti-lock brakes | |
Cruise control | |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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