NHTSA Complaint #10042093 — 2000 FORD TAURUS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042093
Vehicle	2000 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Date Filed	October 1, 2003
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

UPON STARTING VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER CONTROL MODULE NOT BEING CALIBRATED ENOUGH AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING.*AK

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