NHTSA Complaint #11209598 — 2018 FORD MUSTANG ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11209598
Vehicle	2018 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 23, 2019
Date Filed	May 23, 2019
Mileage	4,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD AND WHEN WARM AND RUNNING UNDER 2000 RPM THE ENGINE MAKES A INCONSISTENT TICKING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD WHILE DRIVING AND AT IDLE. THIS ONLY STARTED AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE WHICH WAS PERFORMED WITH THE RECOMMENDED OIL.

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