Issue ID | 478193 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10070589 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/02/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The engine problem was the infamous head gasket problem. Even though the engine was over the arbitrary 7 year limit, it was far below the 100,000 mile extended warranty limit. In my opinion, setting a time limit is discriminatory against anyone who drives fewer miles than average. The transmmission problem appeared suddenly. After waiting to turn left, i attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle behaved as though it were stuck in neutral. By the time i had a transmmission expert check the problem, it would no longer shift either into reverse or first gear. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59270 |
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Source of the issue | CONSUMER ACTION GROUP |
City and State | OAK CREEK, WI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514XSBXXXXXX |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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