10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,022 miles

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problem #2

Feb 152007

740 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,043 miles
Car was running fine, was at a stop light and the car shut off had a really strong electrical smell coming from the engine compartment. Opened up the hood and had a flame down at the thermostat area. Quickly put it out and pushed the car off to the side of the road. Had to have a tow truck come tow the car and bring my family out of the freezing cold as well. The thermostat and wiring from the ECU down to the thermostat had to be replaced as well as a fuse that had blown in the main engine harness. Old part was disposed of as well as the wiring.

- Franklin, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 312002

740

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 60mph water pump failed, causing steam to come up from hood, resulting in loss of control. Consumer stated the radiator hose blew off and the serpentine belt failed when the water pump went out.

- Montery, CA, USA

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