Issue ID | 350066 |
Internal NHTSA # | 760345 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 16/05/01 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1995 ford windstar lx has had reported symptoms of head gaskets leaking since 90483 miles. Car repaired by several mechanics in as many times and never told about this problem. Head gaskets leaked causing water to leak into oil inside of engine and causing a rod to throw through the block of the engine. Engine is unusable now due to this defect by ford when installing head gaskets.*ak |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAMILTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/01/01 |
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 | 30 |
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