Issue ID | 200551 |
Internal NHTSA # | 717774 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 07/07/97 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In july of 1997, my 1995 ford windstar experienced the beginnings of a transmission failure. I was driving the van at a low rate of speed, and came to a stop light, which was on an uphill incline. The vehicle was in "drive" but i noticed that it was starting to roll backwards (which i know is indicative of a transmission fault). If i had not reacted quickly, i would have crashed into a vehicle which was located behind me. I quickly called ricart automotive from the nearest public telephone, and arranged for a service appointment. The vehicle registered 15583 miles on the odometer, only because the odometer had been previously replaced, under warranty. If you add the miles on the previous odometer, the total was 51713 miles. I had to pay $1776. 60 for a re-built transmission, since the total mileage put the vehicle out of warranty. I assumed that i was out of luck, because of the out-of-warranty situation, but i understand that there is a class-action lawsuit that is being pursued against ford for the faulty transmission. I no longer own this lemon, having replaced it with a 1998 ford windstar, which, i understand, may have transmission (and possible head gasket problems)of it's own. This situation is very disheartening to me, to say the least. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CIRCLEVILLE, OH |
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 | 01/06/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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