Issue ID | 488562 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10078669 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 15/06/04 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driver of 2004 ford taurus braked hard suddenly. Although as front seat passenger i was belted and sitting properly, i was thrown forward, belt went around neck,choking me, resulted in immediate,headpressure,right arm & leg impaired, failed neuro test for balance. Er & md suggest tia occurred, problems remain, could improve. Belt tested by ford, said was ok, would accept no liability for problem that occurred. Belt should not have gone around my neck. Have ridden as passenger in that vehicle many times. Believe ford should be doing more testing, or accept responsibility for failure of belt to restrain me, and go around neck.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP56S04GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 05/02/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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