Issue ID | 161916 |
Internal NHTSA # | 707748 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/06/99 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford did pay for the head gasket per recall, however the dealer recommended an engine flush because of the head gasket. Had to pay 100 for that. Then the dealer (apple ford) said the the timing cover gasket needed replacement and charged 598 labor. I have heard of this problem a lot with the windstars. I also believe i was charged labor for the head gasket, but the dealer got away with it because of the timing cover. Also now the dealer is saying tie rod problem too! These 95 winstars are lemons! |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5141SBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/09/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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