NHTSA Complaint #875199 — 2000 FORD TAURUS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 875199 |
| Vehicle | 2000 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
ENGINE HAD A BACKFIRE EXPLOSION WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE. NOTIFIED DEALER & HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC CHECKED ENGINE & INDICATED A BACKFIRE HAD OCCURRED IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH WAS SPLIT/CRACKED FROM THE EXPLOSION. WAS IN THE SHOP 4 DAYS BEFORE PARTS ARRIVED FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS, PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & ENGINE STILL NOT WORKING. MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL #00B38 THE FIRST OF APRIL. VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTERED IN MAY 26, 2000. *AK
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