Issue ID | 164079 |
Internal NHTSA # | 708538 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 10/08/96 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Problems began with engine check light at 32,000. Manuf. Said "don't worry." head gaskets/block at 51,000. New engine one year later. Second engine three months after that. Within eight months, dealer wants to install what amounts to fourth engine. Transmission appears to be going, too, mechanic thinks due to multiple overheating/s of engine. |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHEVY CHASE, MD |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/10/94 |
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 | 70 |
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