NHTSA Complaint #10200436 — 2004 FORD TAURUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10200436
Vehicle	2004 FORD TAURUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 16, 2007
Date Filed	August 22, 2007
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH, WHICH LED TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE, MINOR INSTRUMENT PANEL DAMAGE, AND A DENT IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE GLASS ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE AGENCY TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.

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