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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	837397
Internal NHTSA #	10375010
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	THUNDERBIRD
Model Year	2002
File date	04/01/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2002 ford thunderbird. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced both valve cover gaskets. The failure mileage was 57,400 and the current mileage was 57,405. Updated 02/23/11lj updated 04/28/11
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	57400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	PALM SPRINGS, CA
VIN pattern	1FAHP60A52YXXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	22/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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