NHTSA Complaint #10071165 — 1997 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10071165
Vehicle	1997 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	35,998 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AT A ROUTINE NYS INSPECTION, THE FORD DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD WITH 36K MILES. CALLED FORD FOR ASSISTANCE, AND GOT PROFUSE APOLOGIZES, AND NO HELP WITH A $1600.00 REPAIR. THE CAR IS EXHIBITING NO SYMPTOMS OF ANY PROBLEMS, AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR. FOR SUCH LOW MILEAGE, I THINK THAT FMC SHOULD MAKE SOME ATTEMPT TO ASSIST WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THEY ARE CERTAINLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE 95 & 96 WINDSTARS!!

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