NHTSA Complaint #10102521 — 2000 FORD TAURUS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10102521
Vehicle	2000 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 1, 2004
Date Filed	December 10, 2004
Mileage	71,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY NO COMPRESSION IN 2 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE IS A 2000 TARAUS WITH 71,000 MILE 3.0 LITER ENGINE. DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW ENGINE. FORD DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER UNWILLING TO OFFER ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE REPAIR. A CAR SHOULD NOT NEED A NEW ENGINE AT 71,000 MILES. I HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THIS CAR. *AK

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