NHTSA Complaint #887815 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	887815
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	May 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

A PIECE WITHIN ENGINE HAS BROKEN OFF, AND IT IS MAKING A CLANGING NOISE WITHIN ENGINE. DEALER CLAIMS FORD HAS INSTRUCTED THEM NOT TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX DEFECT.*AK

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