NHTSA Complaint #10220064 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10220064 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR NEW TIRES, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED. THE REAR SPRINGS WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPRINGS COULD PUNCTURE THE TIRES AND CAUSE GREAT HARM. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $600. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000. UPDATED 04/14/08. *LJ UPDATED 04/11/08 *TR