Issue ID | 546765 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10125603 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 12/06/05 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: ford recalled front springs. However, the rear springs have penetrated the tire tread and the rear passenger's side. Both springs broke, but only one penetrated the tire. Spoke with dealer and ford as well and they do not want to remedy this problem. Felt this was unsafe and wanted a recall on the rear as well. Ford said it was not on the steering wheel side so there was an accident with a tire punctured with the springs it would not affect the steering . *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELMHURST, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP53U41GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/10/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | JOE MADDEN FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 630-968-0488 |
Dealer's city | LYLE |
Dealer's state code | IL |
Dealer's ZIP code |