NHTSA Complaint #11519812 — 2009 FORD TAURUS X STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11519812
Vehicle	2009 FORD TAURUS X
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	February 1, 2023
Date Filed	May 1, 2023
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus X. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle, causing the passenger’s side of the trailer to collapse. No one was injured. The contact was able pull over on the side of the roadway with the driver’s side of the trailer still attached to the vehicle. The contact detached the trailer from the vehicle and had the trailer hauled by another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the rear sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 190,000

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