NHTSA Complaint #10419809 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10419809
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	August 17, 2011
Date Filed	August 17, 2011
Mileage	131,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT MANEUVER AND CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED, CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO DETACH FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN UPDATED 09/28/11

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