NHTSA Complaint #10461015 — 2009 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10461015
Vehicle	2009 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 15, 2011
Date Filed	June 8, 2012
Mileage	9,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE KEY BECAME HOT, MELTED, AND DETACHED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE KEY. THE FAILURE REPEATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,700.

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