NHTSA Complaint #10264250 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10264250 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 88,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHREDDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE REAR COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FAILING AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TO MAKE REPAIRS UNTIL THE COIL SPRINGS ACTUALLY FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 88,000.
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