NHTSA Complaint #10000422 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10000422
Vehicle 2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 6,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State WI

Consumer Description

PURCHSED VEHICLE NEW. AFTER 6000 MILES ENGINE DEVELOPED A RATTLING SOUND WHEN COLD. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE AND NEW ENGINE MAKES SAME SOUND AFTER 6000 MILES. DEALER SAYS IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE OHV ENGINE. IF SO, WHY DID THEY REPLACE IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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