NHTSA Complaint #10778681 — 2008 FORD TAURUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10778681
Vehicle	2008 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 12, 2014
Date Filed	September 30, 2015
Mileage	178,516 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM SENT EXCESSIVE ENERGY TO THE COIL PACK CAUSING IT TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,516.

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