NHTSA Complaint #852132 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	852132
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Date of Incident	January 4, 1999
Date Filed	October 28, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE EXHAUST WAS EMITTING BLACK SMOKE. THE TAIL PIPE HAD BLACK SOOT INSIDE. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC CUT TAIL PIPE ON SIDE. ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS, IT WOULD RUN IT UNDERNEATH VAN & THEN TURN DOWN. ITS AN ENGINE MANIFOLD DESIGN FLAW.

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