Issue ID | 166868 |
Internal NHTSA # | 709363 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 13/07/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | First over-heating problem was taken to thornton ford on 4/23/99 @ 57,687 miles and radiator was diagnosed as half plugged by thornton on 5/28/99 (~59,600 miles). Radiator replaced on 6/8/99 and both oxygen sensors replaced on 7/1/99. Head gasket problem finally diagnosed on 7/13/99 at 62,144 miles. Did not receive a copy of the extended warranty letter for service program no/ 98m01. Dealer only paid one-half of head gasket repair because the car was now over 60,000 miles allowed on the extended coverage. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE JACKSON, TX |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 0 |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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