NHTSA Complaint #10116483 — 1994 FORD ESCORT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10116483
Vehicle	1994 FORD ESCORT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 27, 2005
Date Filed	April 6, 2005
Mileage	142,708 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

ENGINE FAILURE. THE HEAD ON THE 1.9 LITRE ENGINES HAVE A BUILT IN FLAW. THE INTAKE VALVE ON NUMBER 4 CYLINDER FAILS. THE VALVE SEAT BREAKS APART CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PISTON AND ALSO THE HEAD. 4 VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE THIS DEFECT WHILE WE WERE LOOKING FOR A USED REPLACEMENT HEAD.*AK

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