Issue ID | 403392 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10008025 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/07/02 |
Component | WHEELS:RIM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had to replace the second stock rim on my 1995 ford windstar. I have never had a rim leak air on any other car that i have owned and was quite agrivated to learn from the wheel shop owner that he has done around 30 such replacements this year. All on ford windstars. No other manufacture or model. I realize that the 1995 windstar was the worst year for ford windstars, but after having to put up with headgasket blowouts at 58,000 miles, transmission blowouts at 70,000 and assorted other electrical failures, the wheels seem another rediculous manufacturing blunder that i should not have to pay the brunt of. They are dealer only part and $90+ a piece. I have now replaced 2. The first time, a few years ago, when this happened, the dealer had to special order the part. Now they carry them in stock. (i wonder why???) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SANTA ROSA, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5142SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 13/08/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | HENRY CURTIS FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 707-769-2310 |
Dealer's city | PETALUMA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94952 |