NHTSA Complaint #10168587 — 1997 FORD E-150

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10168587
Vehicle 1997 FORD E-150
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 144,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State FL

Consumer Description

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKED INTO CYLINDER DUE TO GASKET FAILURE CAUSING PISTON ROD TO BEND. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS ALL TO COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1997 4.2 V6. I AM UNABLE TO HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED AT THIS TIME .THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED $4,000.00. *JB

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