NHTSA Complaint #10028385 — 1997 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10028385
Vehicle	1997 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 8, 2003
Date Filed	July 16, 2003
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

HEAD GASKET LEAKED, TIMING COVER CRACKED. $3,000.00 + REPAIR BILL.*AK

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