NHTSA Complaint #10254037 — 2008 FORD TAURUS X STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10254037
Vehicle	2008 FORD TAURUS X
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 1, 2008
Date Filed	January 6, 2009
Mileage	20 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WANTS TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

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