Issue ID | 285889 |
Internal NHTSA # | 559757 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission failed one month after consumer's extended warranty. Vehicle is experiencing engine and engine cooling problems, head gasket blew causing timing cover gasket to fail, after repair of head gasket, engine started to rattle, now there is a bearing problem which is due to vehicle overheating, dealer stated vehicle needs a new engine. *slc the transmission failed the head gasket blew the timing cover gasket failed. The consumer wants reimbursment from the manufacturer for the above failed parts that had been replaced. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
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