NHTSA Complaint #813372 — 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	813372
Vehicle	1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 18, 1997
Date Filed	June 23, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE RESENT CLIP DOES NOT WORK FALLS FROM UNDERNEATH AND KILLS MOTOR RESENT EATS UP THE GLUE. RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. *AK

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