Issue ID | 194220 |
Internal NHTSA # | 715584 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/12/99 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In the time from july 1999 to december 1, 1999 the following components have completely failed: automatic transmission, head gasket, timing chain cover gasket, valve cover gasket. The cost has now run over $5,000 and ford will not admit one ounce of responsibility despite having previous secret warranties on exactly these components on exactly this engine and transmission. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MANAHAWKIN, NJ |
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 | 01/08/94 |
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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