NHTSA Complaint #711784 — 1996 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	711784
Vehicle	1996 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 10, 1999
Date Filed	September 22, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WITH OUT WARNING THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH STEAM. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT ABSOLUTELY COULDN'T SEE. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY RUINING THE CYLINDER HEAD.

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