NHTSA Complaint #10002390 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10002390
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 11, 2002
Date Filed	January 8, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE A TICKING SOUND. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE IS NO LONGER ANY GOOD. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

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