NHTSA Complaint #851968 — 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	851968
Vehicle	1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date Filed	October 27, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

DUE TO THE MELTING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THE ENGINE IS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

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