NHTSA Complaint #10293958 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10293958
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	November 28, 2009
Date Filed	November 30, 2009
Mileage	112,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

1997 FORD TAURUS (1996-2005+) BRAKE LINE FAILURE. THE BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR OF THE CAR HAVE A CORROSION PROBLEM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT, UNDER THE CAR. THE LINES CORRODE SEVERELY AND THEN BURST UNDER PRESSURE. ALL BRAKING IS LOST AFTER THE FLUID LEAKS OUT. STEEL LINES WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE AND HAVE PLASTIC SHIELD THAT TRAPS WATER. *TR

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