Issue ID | 460294 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10056347 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/01/04 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My winstar has 144,000 miles on it and i have just replaced the head gaskets for the fifth time. They blow every 25,000 - 30,000. This last replacement cost me almost 1,800 dollars. Ford put a remanufactured engine in it after the fourth time and 25,000 miles later they blew again. Ford says there is nothing they will do. I know this has been a major problem with the 95 windstars. Is there anything i can do. Five sets of head gaskets is a bit extreme. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5146SBXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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