NHTSA Complaint #10118639 — 1997 FORD F SERIES
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10118639 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD F SERIES |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 106,976 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
FRONT ENGIN COVER GASKET FAILED IN LINE WITH RECALL 99B29 COST OF RECOVERY BY DEALER 4,700, IT WOULD APPEAR RECALL WAS INADEQUATE AND RESULTED IN ENGIN FAILER.
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