10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
130,000 miles

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problem #2

Aug 252010

Econoline

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Econoline. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud backfire noise from underneath the hood area. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and found a small fire in the engine compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the failure was caused by a blown spark plug that ejected from its housing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 220,000.

- Tallahasse, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 092004

Econoline 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
The exhaust system was blowing out black smoke out the tail pipe while driving. The vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a valve cover gasket failure.

- Heathsville, VA, USA

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