NHTSA Complaint #10248288 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10248288
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 8, 2008
Date Filed	November 10, 2008
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A SPLASH SHIELD OVER THE CABIN FILTER, LOCATED ABOVE THE HEATER AND NEAR THE BLOWER FAN. WHEN IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS AND SHORTS OUT THE RESISTOR OR FAN. AS A RESULT, POWER IS LOST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, ONLY SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 31506. THE CONTACT HAS TO PURCHASE A SPLASH SHIELD, WHICH PREVENTS WATER FROM SEEPING DOWN INTO THE BLOWER FAN. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD RESISTOR THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED SINCE JUNE OF 2008 BECAUSE THEY CONTINUE TO SHORT OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 11-25-08 *BF UPDATED 11/26/08. *JB

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