NHTSA Complaint #11451923 — 2012 FORD TAURUS EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11451923
Vehicle	2012 FORD TAURUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 13, 2022
Date Filed	February 14, 2022
Mileage	177,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and the vehicle was turned off, the exterior lights remained operational and the battery was drained the following day. The contact stated that the failure happened over several days. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

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