NHTSA Complaint #732374 — 1996 FORD MUSTANG ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	732374
Vehicle	1996 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 22, 2000
Date Filed	September 28, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

ENGINE STALLED AND BEGAN SMOKING FROM UNDER HOOD. ALL COOLANT LOST FROM COOLING SYSTEM. REPAIR SHOP SAID THERE IS A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MADE FROM PLASTIC. HAS REPAIRED 3 IN PAST 6 MONTHS. FORD DEALER IN THE AREA KEEPS 15 OF THIS EXPENSIVE PART IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.

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