NHTSA Complaint #884836 — 1997 FORD MUSTANG ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	884836
Vehicle	1997 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 30, 2001
Date Filed	April 2, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

FRONT TIMING GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT FROM 3.8L V6 ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

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