NHTSA Complaint #8012203 — 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8012203
Vehicle	1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 14, 2002
Date Filed	June 20, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, THERE WAS STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE LOST ALL COOLING FLUID. DEALER DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A 3 INCH FATIGUE CRACK.*AK CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL 97M91 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

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