NHTSA Complaint #10453323 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10453323
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 23, 2012
Date Filed	March 28, 2012
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE WAS FLAT BECAUSE A FRACTURED COIL SPRING PIERCED THROUGH THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COIL SPRING AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING WAS ALSO FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

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