This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Faulty head gasket, began overheating on the way home, head gasket failed, require a new engine. Return to the garage and found 3 oxygenators, dealer said that it is missing 3 bolts needed to stabilize the engine and that none of the bolts are torqued properly, causing the starter and flywheel to destroy itself. Impossible for these bolts to have worked loose in this short amount of time if properly installed.
Engine overheated due to gasket failure. Engine was repaired under recall. Owner was made aware of recall at repair shop; never received formal notice.
Transmission blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer did a transaxle repair, problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also problems with the heater blower motor/ head gaskets/ intake manifold/ ABS system, and rear wiper switch motor.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer complaining about an odor coming from the heater, and the engine running rough. Dealer informed consumer nothing could be found. Less then two days afterwards, the head gasket blew out. Dealer notified.
This model year Windstar I am told is notorious for head gaskets failures at low mileage. Ford states that this failure is not covered under warranty after 36000 miles.
Engine blew head gasket. Vehicle overheated & stopped running. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic said head gaskets failed in 3.8 liter motor. Head gaskets replaced. Ford & owner split cost.
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- Seattle, WA, USA