NHTSA Complaint #551674 — 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551674
Vehicle	1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date Filed	April 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

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