NHTSA Complaint #10182647 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10182647
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 14, 2007
Date Filed	February 15, 2007
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER. THE BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED OPERATING DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE MOTOR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED, AND THE CONTACT REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *AK UPDATED 08/31/07 *TR

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