NHTSA Complaint #10172434 — 2002 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10172434
Vehicle	2002 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 30, 2006
Date Filed	November 2, 2006
Mileage	75,829 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A GROWLING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS WERE PERFORMED AND THE CODE PO174 CAME UP IDENTIFYING A VACUUM LEAK. THE ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR REPLACEMENT WERE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND ASSOCIATED PARTS, OUTER TIE ROD END AND FRONT AXLE SEALS, TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET AND FILTER. THE INSURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO VERIFIED THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM

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