Issue ID | 146358 |
Internal NHTSA # | 704146 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmissions has been always a problem. When the vehicle was new it was taken several times to the dealer that after it is placed on park, thethere is a play of about 3 -4 inches and the vehicle moves forward by 3 - 4 inches. Was told that is the design of this type of transmission from ford. Was not satisfied at all. All along problems with this transmission. Finally it gave way at 49, 000 miles. Had a rebuilt installed and that too gave way at 61k. Now a blown head gasket at 65k. Other numerous electrical problems to list. Ford is ripping off consumers. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MUNSTER, IN |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5146SBXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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