NHTSA Complaint #10152530 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10152530
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 1, 2005
Date Filed	March 12, 2006
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

STARTER BURNED OUT PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF FAULTY LOCATION OF THE OIL FILTER RIGHT ABOVE THE STARTER CAUSING OIL TO BE LEAKED INTO THE STARTER AND CAUSING FAILURE. *NM

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