Issue ID | 259525 |
Internal NHTSA # | 734074 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/09/00 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had the head gasket fixed under the ford recall; one week later the engine threw a rod, and it required a new long block and assorted parts. They had my car for 5 weeks, and never explained wether it was a defective engine or a mhuman failure. It then, one week later, started having transmission problems, with the car slipping out of gear on the freeway at 60mph. I called the dealership, only to be told it wasnt their fault, and the repairs would be at my expense, yet this wasnt happening before they took my car apart. I still have the car, driving it only as absolutle necessary; i cant afford the repairs and dont feel im responsible. This particular model has a terrible track record for defects. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKEWOOD, CA |
VIN pattern | 2SMDA5140SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/02/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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