NHTSA Complaint #10233881 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10233881
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 9, 2008
Date Filed	July 11, 2008
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID $350 FOR THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, HIS EXTENDED WARRANTY PAID FOR SOME OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB

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