Issue ID | 392242 |
Internal NHTSA # | 565326 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/01/01 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer stated the engine began making noise, consumer took the vehicle to a local dealer to have the head gasket replaced, however the head gaskets failed again, consumer was then informed by her personal mechanic that there was no need to fix the gasket without replacing the engine because there was too much damage, the dealer did not think it was in their best interest to rplace the consumers engine so they offered her 2500 off any brand new vehicle on the lot, consumer did not accept the offer, and has since purchased an engine from her personal mechanic.*jb |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | MARION, IA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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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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