Issue ID | 338228 |
Internal NHTSA # | 756813 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 02/06/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 11-20-98(boise) (98m01)(45,636mi.) head gasket inspection-sent heads to be surfaced & checked reinstalled with new bolts 6-28-99 (57,495mi.)engine loses power, makes loud knock noise, blowing smoke while on interstate 5 hours from home, drive slowly to next exit and find ford dealer-davis-tremonton ut find #1 cylinder rod bearing worn out, needs crank kit, gaskets, etc. 7-27-99 picked up vehicle drove 20 mi. On interstate -again ,engine loses power has loud knock and quits 9-21-00 brought van in(boise)(80,867mi.) for a hard shake at 45-50 mph along with abs lights and check engine light on head gaskets need to be replaced and 1 head cracked 12-28-01 alexandria mn van quits whenever slows down, heat working sporadically make an appt. For service and that day engine overheats get it in and head gaskets have failed again @110,000. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALEXANDRIA, MN |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5147SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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