Issue ID | 1550428 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11191805 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 06/12/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Shelby gt350 5. 2l v8: engine valve cover gasket failure caused oil loss and fire in engine bay--oil burning on exhaust manifold. Smoke under hood and into passenger compartment. Car towed to dealership with manufacturer's roadside assistance. Oil spray from valve cover gasket onto exhaust manifold with medium rpm (~3000 rpm) and higher. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43762 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8JZ5G5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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