Issue ID | 387214 |
Internal NHTSA # | 567652 |
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 | Consumer was aware of the head gasket defect with these particular vehicles. Consumer proactively requested a head gasket service check on march 24, 2000. At the time there were no leaks detected and they were not eligible for the trade in. On sep 7th 2002, consumer started the vehicle and it turned over without starting. Consumer waited and tried again. This time, coolant poured out of the bottom. The head gasket had blown. Ford informed consumer that because it was past the 7 year extended warranty they were ineligible for the trade in. *jg |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | VIENNA, VA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5144SBXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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