NHTSA Complaint #10245493 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10245493
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 10, 2008
Date Filed	October 14, 2008
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR IS A THE CAMSHAFT SYCH. IT WAS MAKING A CHIRPING NOISE AND ITS GOING TO COST OVER 500 DOLLARS TO FIX. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR WHY DON'T WE FIX IT? THERE IS EVEN A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS ISSUE #04208. PLEASE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR

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