NHTSA Complaint #746326 — 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	746326
Vehicle	1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	June 11, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

BLOWN ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKETS AT 58528 MILES. *AK

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