NHTSA Complaint #11191805 — 2016 FORD MUSTANG

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11191805
Vehicle	2016 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 6, 2018
Date Filed	March 27, 2019
Mileage	43,762 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

SHELBY GT350 5.2L V8: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE CAUSED OIL LOSS AND FIRE IN ENGINE BAY--OIL BURNING ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SMOKE UNDER HOOD AND INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WITH MANUFACTURER'S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. OIL SPRAY FROM VALVE COVER GASKET ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH MEDIUM RPM (~3000 RPM) AND HIGHER.

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