Issue ID | 163308 |
Internal NHTSA # | 708266 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/07/99 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Blown head gasket and front engine timing cover leak. Minimum estimate from dealer is $1900. We contacted ford motor who offered no relief. We also had to replace the transmision at 40,000 miles. We found a posting in the edmunds web site devoted exclusively to this problem and lack of compensation from ford motor. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEYMOUR, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5144SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/10/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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