Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / THUNDERBIRD / 1997
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004287565 | Incident Date: Jul, 05 2004 |
| Consumer's City: PORT ORCHARD | Consumer's State: WA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: THUNDERBIRD | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP62W0VH | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 06 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Mar, 12 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I was driving my car to pay the power bill. i had made a complete stop and then turned left up the road about 4/10's of a mile when i pulled into the parking space i noticed white steam coming from the engine compartment. i opened the hood a the engine was covered in antifreeze. i called for a tow hoping it was a blown hose or at worst a head gasket. so i didn't drive it further to prevent further damage. the dealership looks at it and says it is a cracked intake manifold. which leads to a $1135 bill for parts and labor. some online research brought a concern...is the intake manifold plastic? if so, why!? *nm |