NHTSA Complaint #481240 — 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 481240 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM MELTED DOWN THREE TIMES, CAUSING COMPUTER TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
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