Issue ID | 435597 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10036977 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | THUNDERBIRD |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 28/08/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine failure. While driving approx 40 mph. Slowed to stop for an animal in the road and engine failed. I shifted to neutral and restarted w/o problem. Had this occured in a busy intersection, it could have resulted in serious injury and/or death. Please investigate and notify ford. This is not the first complaing you hav recieved regarding this problem. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WALTON, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP60A02YXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BERT WOLFE FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CHARLESTON |
Dealer's state code | WV |
Dealer's ZIP code | 25305 |