NHTSA Complaint #10197038 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10197038 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 43,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WITH THE $1,300 REPAIR COST, BUT WAS DENIED ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 43,000. THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED 2 TIRES WERE NEEDED 4 WERE BOUGHT, BOTH SETS OF SPRINGS, STRUTS, MOUNTS. THE DEALER STATED THE LEFT REAR BRAKES SEEM TO BE HANGING. UPDATED 08/07/07 *TR
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