NHTSA Complaint #10299626 — 1997 FORD TAURUS SHO
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10299626 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD TAURUS SHO |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 139,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD SHO TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND SHREDDED THE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL FOR THE 1998 TO 2001 FORD TAURUS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139000. UPDATED 02/02/10. *LJ UPDATED 02/05/10.*JB
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