Issue ID | 421909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10023572 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 04/12/02 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The head gasket on my 1995 windstar failed after just 70,000 miles; ford has refused to help me since it failed in december 2002 and i have owned the car for 8 years. Since coolant has leaked into the engine, the ford mechanic has recommended a new engine which costs $4600. *nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 24/11/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | KOON FORD INC |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | FALLS CHURCH |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code |