Issue ID | 709022 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10255722 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 10/07/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. Whenever the contact touched a metal part of the exterior part of the vehicle, static electricity would discharge unexpectedly. The build-up of electricity caused a strong, painful spark. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there were several complaints for identical failures, but without resolutions. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. Updated 2/17/09 *cn updated 02/19/09. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STOCKBRIDGE, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP53U24GXXXXXX |
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 | 21/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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