NHTSA Complaint #10016848 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10016848
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 18, 1997
Date Filed	May 1, 2003
Mileage	54,275 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

PREMATURE ENGINE AND COMPONENT FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT LESS THAN 55,000 MILES.

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