NHTSA Complaint #11384261 — 2003 FORD RANGER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11384261
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 18, 2020
Date Filed	December 20, 2020
Mileage	11,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHEN AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE RPMS GO UP HIGH WHERE IT IS HARD TO HOLD VEHICLE STILL WITH BRAKES.

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