NHTSA Complaint #10039391 — 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10039391
Vehicle	1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	September 23, 2003
Date Filed	September 23, 2003
Mileage	58,075 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

HEAD GASKET FAILED IN A CAR WITH 58,000 MILES. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE 3.8 LITER V6 AND THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SITES DOCUMENTING HORROR STORIES ABOUT THESE ENGINES.

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