NHTSA Complaint #11634329 — 2018 FORD MUSTANG ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11634329
Vehicle	2018 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 26, 2024
Date Filed	January 6, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MT

Consumer Description

Engine block failure at 47k miles. Car was driven at 1/4 throttle or less when detonation occurred creating a hole in the engine block. This is so prevalent that it is colloquially termed “ecoboom.” Cost of repair is nearly $9,500

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