NHTSA Complaint #10048700 — 2003 FORD RANGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10048700
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 25, 2003
Date Filed	November 25, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

A BURNING ODOR SMELL WAS COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NLM

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