NHTSA Complaint #8003772 — 2000 FORD TAURUS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8003772
Vehicle	2000 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 30, 2002
Date Filed	February 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MS

Consumer Description

WHEN STARTING, VEHICLE EXPLODED RESULTING IN A SMALL FIRE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF EXHAUST SYSTEM SENSOR MODULE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *TT

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