Issue ID | 439878 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10040795 |
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 | Engine failed twice due to a faulty head gasket. Also, original automatic transmission failed and was rebuilt. About two years later, transmission failed and the dealer replaced it with a new transmission. Another two years later, the transmission failed again and was rebuilt. The cause of the failures was not determined. *ak the recalled engine blew and the manifold gasket blew. When the consumer contacted ford they stated they couldn't do anything right now but would notify them later and maybe they could help. Consumer had two windows that didn't go up or down - replaced $412. 34. Both tie rods were replaced. *ph *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61349 |
Number of Occurences | 6 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VOORHEES, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
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 | 30/08/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
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 | RICE AND HOLMAN |
Dealer's telephone number | 856-886-0111 |
Dealer's city | MOUNT LAUREL |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 08054 |