NHTSA Complaint #10069638 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10069638
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

MISFIRING AND LOSING COOLANT. AM SURE IT IS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. FATHER-IN-LAW CURRENTLY IN DISPUTE WITH FORD FOR SAME MODEL/YEAR AND THEY WON'T REIMBURSE HIM. MAY ATTEMPT REPAIR MYSELF IF FORD UNWILLING TO RECALL OR PUT RIGHT. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER FAILURE INTERMITTENT OR INCORRECT READING.

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