Issue ID | 367319 |
Internal NHTSA # | 565941 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/02/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On two occasions the temperature gauge reached the hot zone and dropped. The vehicle also started to smoke. The dealer replaced the engine under manufacturers head gasket recall, but the problem reoccurred, then the dealer replaced sensor and thermostat. Finally the engine had to be replaced for the second time, but ford will not pay for these repairs. *yh |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | GARFIELD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5145SBXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/02/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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