NHTSA Complaint #10110036 — 1997 FORD TAURUS SHO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10110036 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD TAURUS SHO |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 74,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
CAMSHAFT STRIPED OUT CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *JB
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