NHTSA Complaint #10542242 — 2003 FORD TAURUS
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10542242 |
| Vehicle | 2003 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 97,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 10/30/2013 *JS
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