NHTSA Complaint #860905 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	860905
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date Filed	April 25, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WHEN IT IS COLD. PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING AT LEAST 31/2 MONTHS, AND CANNOT GET VEHICLE FIXED. *AK

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