NHTSA Complaint #10152265 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10152265
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	March 9, 2006
Date Filed	March 9, 2006
Mileage	36,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING IN THE BRAKE LAMPS SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE LAMPS NOT TO ILLUMINATE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ACTIVATE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V106000, REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR.

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