NHTSA Complaint #10394464 — 2004 FORD TAURUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10394464
Vehicle	2004 FORD TAURUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 22, 2011
Date Filed	April 6, 2011
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH AROUND A BEND, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN 360 DEGREES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND SWERVE OFF OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE STEERING ROD WAS FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

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