Issue ID | 351819 |
Internal NHTSA # | 760743 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 19/03/02 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After experiencing engine overheating/loss of coolant, the engine head gasket was replaced under the terms of a ford program in 1998. In march 2002, problems recurred with anti-freeze vapors filling the passenger compartment via the vent system. Ford dealer diagnosis indicated head gasket failure (again) and gasket was replaced. Within days of this repair, vapors returned and car was taken back to dealer. Current diagnosis is a ruptured heating coil, requiring replacement. Total charges for the two problems comes to about $1500. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
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 | 01/06/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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