NHTSA Complaint #10543142 — 2000 FORD TAURUS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10543142
Vehicle	2000 FORD TAURUS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 15, 2013
Date Filed	September 11, 2013
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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