NHTSA Complaint #11705197 — 2016 FORD MUSTANG

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11705197
Vehicle	2016 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2020
Date Filed	December 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

From what I can remember its always been an issue with cylinder 3. I was always repaired by Ford Auto Nation of Fort Worth and Auto World Repair 2021 Engine Failure: Confirmed and repaired blown head gasket 2022 Check Engine Light code P303 - Found faulty as well as ignition coil on cylinder 3 2025 Engine Failure: code P303 - Found faulty as well as ignition coil on cylinder 3 Excessive smoke during idle Cracked engine block due to coolant leak through cylinder wall

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