NHTSA Complaint #10069128 — 1997 FORD F SERIES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10069128
Vehicle	1997 FORD F SERIES
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE- LIKELY DUE TO GASKET FAILURE - HEAT NON- FUNCTIONING AS A RESULT

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