NHTSA Complaint #8022064 — 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022064
Vehicle	1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 23, 2002
Date Filed	November 1, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE IS EQUIP WITH A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAK COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. WHICH COULD OF RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

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