NHTSA Complaint #10352231 — 2004 FORD TAURUS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10352231
Vehicle	2004 FORD TAURUS
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 20, 2010
Date Filed	August 27, 2010
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SHE TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. WHEN SHE PULLED OVER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPUTTERING. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN BUT IT STALLED AGAIN. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES BEGAN "SHOOTING OUT". THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED. THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT FILED WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; A FIREFIGHTER STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE BUT WAS UNSURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 130,000-

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