NHTSA Complaint #10355784 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10355784
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 17, 2010
Date Filed	September 15, 2010
Mileage	57,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING UP HILL THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MOTOR MADE A NOISE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 57,200.

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