Issue ID | 403665 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10008120 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 18/01/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine defect - blown head gasket resulted in dangerous sudden loss of power/overheating condition for the driver, and a danger to other traffic due to heavy smoke and water from the tail pipe on the roadway in subfreezing temperatures. Ford should be required to recall these engines for the known head gasket defect that continues to be a major hazard.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SMITHTOWN, NY |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5147SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/09/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Dealer's name | SMITHTOWN FORD |
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