NHTSA Complaint #10275872 — 2009 FORD TAURUS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10275872
Vehicle	2009 FORD TAURUS
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Date of Incident	July 5, 2009
Date Filed	July 6, 2009
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER GEAR BOX SUDDENLY FAILED DURING A VERY HEAVY THUNDERSTORM. AS A RESULT, THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. THE WIPER BLADES AND ARMS WERE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MECHANICAL ERROR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000.

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