NHTSA Complaint #874402 — 1999 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	874402
Vehicle	1999 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 25, 2000
Date Filed	November 3, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAD A TICKING NOISE IN ENGINE SINCE MARCH OF 2000. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH BLACK SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM ALL AREAS OF VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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