NHTSA Complaint #898449 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	898449
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Date Filed	October 30, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS WHICH CAUSE WINDOWS TO BECOME FOGGED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR THIS, AND WAS TOLD THAT HEATER CORE WAS DEFECTIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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