Issue ID | 829962 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10368009 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 25/10/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brake line failure.. Needed to replace brake lines due to chaffing.. Reinforced rubber brake line under driver is chaffing in the 45 degree turn at the crossmember. I caught it b4 any accidents but just barely. This could result in sudden brake failure causing sever injury or death and should be at least investigated... |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP53UX4AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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