Issue ID | 205670 |
Internal NHTSA # | 719089 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 04/10/99 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noticed strong gas odor after fill-up. Dealer maintenance confirmed gas tank had a crack on top of the tank and fuel tank needed to be replaced. Ford has recalled this vehicle for this problem, but not in the state of virginia. This car is operated regularly only in virginia and therefore this recall should be extended to all states. Refernce ford recall 99r33. Have contacted ford, and they say we cannot participate in this recall. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/95 |
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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