NHTSA Complaint #10565683 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10565683
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	February 20, 2014
Date Filed	February 24, 2014
Mileage	144,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A GARAGE, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. UPDATED 04/02/14*LJ *TR

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