NHTSA Complaint #10172489 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10172489
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	November 2, 2006
Date Filed	November 2, 2006
Mileage	68,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WATER LEAKED FROM THE WINDSHIELD INTO THE ENGINE BAY, AND THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER HAD PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT CONSISTENT LEAKING CAUSED THE LOWER MOTOR TO RUST OUT COMPLETELY. THE MECHANIC ALSO PRINTED OUT A RECALL # 03V087000 ABOUT THE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

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