Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / TAURUS (SHO) / 1997
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001079475 | Incident Date: Nov, 30 2001 |
| Consumer's City: CLEVELAND | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: TAURUS (SHO) | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP54N0VA | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 19 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 30 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on dry road conditions, all dashboard lights illuminated and went out immediately. there was also smoke coming from the radiator. under the hood, coolant was observed leaking and the timing chain bracket was fractured. the vehicle would start when attempts where made, but there was a ticking noise. the dealer was contacted and recommended that the manufacturer should be notified. the manufacturer offered no resolutions. updated 10/6/2006 - *nm |