NHTSA Complaint #710579 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	710579
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 20, 1999
Date Filed	August 26, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, SCORING OF ENGINE CYLINDERS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE ENGINE

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