10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #2

Sep 112003

Mark VIII 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge indicator failed, it did not provide the right information. The vehicle would not with less than 1/4 tank of gas, the consumer added two gallons of gas and the vehicle still did not start, the vehicle was pushed to level for towing and then it started, the problem happened when the vehicle was parked on an angle to the left. The dealer replaced several componets such as the instrument cluster and gas tank, but the problem continued.

- Stoughton, WI, USA

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problem #1

Oct 131997

Mark VIII

  • miles
Vehicle failed to start. Fuel dumping problem resulted in excessive fuel flow to the cylinders causing engine flooding, washing the protective oil lubricant from the cylinder walls, contaminating the spark plug, and causing engine damage.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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