NHTSA Complaint #10375010 — 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10375010
Vehicle	2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 4, 2011
Date Filed	January 6, 2011
Mileage	57,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,405. UPDATED 02/23/11*LJ UPDATED 04/28/11

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