NHTSA Complaint #10072295 — 1997 FORD ESCORT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10072295
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	April 30, 2004
Date Filed	May 7, 2004
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ENGINE VALVE GUIDE DROPPED. AS A RESULT, ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. *AK

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