Issue ID | 157227 |
Internal NHTSA # | 706765 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 06/05/98 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At35,000 miles, first transmission went out. At 38,000 miles i heard a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle . Ford said i had a main bearing knock . They took engine apart and said " rods marked 1-6, but not in order? Top of rod at wrist pins are blue( hot overheat condition). Head gaskets show signs, rusty at block &head areas. Main brgs scored thur beds & #5 in copper bed. Mainbolt black smells like burned oil.. Now at 56,200 ford says i need another transmission the one replaced is bad now!!! One thing to add i purchased the vehicle with 2,000 miles on it. The dearler had told me it was an "unwind" no problems with , someone did'nt qualify for the credit so they had them return it. They can't sell it as new anymore!!!!!! 56,200 miles 3transmissions & 2 engines!!!!!!! When i inquired about how the engine was totally defective , i basically got the run around. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA514XSBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/95 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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