NHTSA Complaint #10138363 — 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10138363
Vehicle	1996 FORD MUSTANG GT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 15, 2005
Date Filed	October 3, 2005
Mileage	91,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WE OWNED A 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT THAT HAD A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CRACKED AND FAILED. THE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON THE COOLANT CROSSOVER PASSAGE, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURIES. I REPLACED THE MANIFOLD MYSELF BY PURCHASING A NEW ONE FROM AUTO ZONE ON 8/16/05. THE COST OF THE MANIFOLD WAS $264.94. *NM

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