NHTSA Complaint #10228966 — 2002 FORD RANGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10228966
Vehicle	2002 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 3, 2008
Date Filed	May 27, 2008
Mileage	62,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT UNIT HOWEVER, AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK COOLANT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND A SMALL HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. IN ADDITION, HE FOUND THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK RUSTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

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