NHTSA Complaint #808318 — 1996 FORD RANGER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	808318
Vehicle	1996 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 24, 1997
Date Filed	January 29, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

AIR INTAKE VALVE LOCATED LOW ON VEHICLE, WHEN GOING THROUGH SEVERAL INCHES OF STANDING WATER, WATER SUCKS UP INTO AIR INTAKE, BLEW ROD IN ENGINE, INSTANTLY CAUSED ENGINE TO DIE, DEALER IS REBUILDING ENGINE. *AK

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