NHTSA Complaint #10234203 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10234203
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	April 15, 2002
Date Filed	July 14, 2008
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

A PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION OF THE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS. HEADLIGHT LENS IS SO FOGGY THAT VISIBILITY IS POOR ENOUGH THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED. FORD SAYS THE DETERIORATION IS DUE TO AUTOMATIC CAR WASH SOAP. HOWEVER, CAR WAS HAND WASHED. THE APPROXIMATE COST FOR PARTS ALONE IS $500 AS THE LENS IS NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. CARS IN THE JUNK YARD ALSO HAVE SAME CONDITION. *TR

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