Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Taurus / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007127651 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the vehicle shut off while driving 70 mph in germany. a private mechanic stated that the valve spring failed
007127343 FORD TAURUS 2003 HEATER AND A/C FAN MOTOR SUDDENLY STOPPED. *TR
007127342 FORD TAURUS 2003 HEATER AND A/C FAN MOTOR SUDDENLY STOPPED. *TR
007126727 FORD TAURUS 2003 ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FAILING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
007126250 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER DRIPPING INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR. *TR
007126249 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER DRIPPING INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR. *TR
007126248 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER DRIPPING INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR. *TR
007125235 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph, the blower fan was very loud and the contact was unable to activate the heat. the
007125083 FORD TAURUS 2003 Oil leak causing burning oil smell. had to have repair shop replace oil pan gasket in my 2003 ford taurus with 24valve dual overhead cam engine. *tr
005124783 FORD TAURUS 2003 Car has a faulty windshield installation as described in recall number 03v087000. there is excess wind noise and squeaks and rattles at speed, and the
007124121 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus. severe stalling problems. also, before each stalling incident the dashboard lights will flash on and off, and the speedometer and
007123540 FORD TAURUS 2003 Have a 2003 ford taurus ses; 80k miles. initially, my fan only worked on high. i just dealt w/ it, no big deal, but eventually, my alternator went
007123539 FORD TAURUS 2003 Have a 2003 ford taurus ses; 80k miles. initially, my fan only worked on high. i just dealt w/ it, no big deal, but eventually, my alternator went
007123106 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while decelerating from 30 mph, the vehicle stalled in traffic and stopped on its own. the battery light
973122536 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the vehicle burst into flames while parked and was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact's
973122535 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the vehicle burst into flames while parked and was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact's
007122273 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was online checking for an ac/heater blower motor as it only works on high. i discovered a recall for the mercury sable (03v087000) regarding the
007122272 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was online checking for an ac/heater blower motor as it only works on high. i discovered a recall for the mercury sable (03v087000) regarding the
007121026 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. all of the instrument panel lights
007121025 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. all of the instrument panel lights
007120831 FORD TAURUS 2003 Heavy rain caused water to appear on front passenger side floor in my 2003 ford taurus. heater blower motor stopped working at same time. ford
007120206 FORD TAURUS 2003 Car was out in the rain. water leaked into the passenger side floorboard. had passenger side cowl replaced, rainhat kit installed, and replaced
007118588 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while pulling into the driveway, the contact heard a rattling noise. the mechanic stated that the belt
006116698 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water leaks onto passenger side floor resulting in interior damage and damage to heater box and blower motor. dealer replaced cowel at my expense,
006116697 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water leaks onto passenger side floor resulting in interior damage and damage to heater box and blower motor. dealer replaced cowel at my expense,
007116353 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a
007115528 FORD TAURUS 2003 1) normal use. 2) water leaked into heater blower motor of 2003 ford taurus. blower motor failed. heater resister also failed. 3) installed new
007115076 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus coil springs repair recall customer wants ford to pay for some or all her expenses**cc the consumer stated he is writing on behalf
007115044 FORD TAURUS 2003 I have a 2003 ford taurus it is a flex fuel vehicle. we have recently gotten e85 gas in our area and i use it periodically. i have been having "
007114857 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the blower motor was working intermittently, and on 08/06/2007, it failed completely. the vehicle was taken
007114836 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the windshield leaked water into the blower motor and caused the blower motor to malfunction. the defroster
007114663 FORD TAURUS 2003 Air conditioner blower motor stopped working. checked fuses they were good, started engine - up and blower started working rest of day. then it only
007114076 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph the front coil springs broke which caused a flat tire, damage to the air bag sensors, a
007113747 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 30 mph he noticed rain entered into the vehicle through the windshield, which caused damage to
007112811 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact was involved in a head-on crash while driving 55 mph. the passenger side air bag deployed, but
007112470 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was pulling out of a parking space. the front right coil spring broke and punctured the tire. it was an immediate failure with a loud explosion
006112201 FORD TAURUS 2003 Over a year ago, i noticed that it was hard to get the gear shift to move from the park position to drive or reverse in the 2003 ford taurus. no
007111876 FORD TAURUS 2003 My wife noticed water poring out in the passenger floorboard of her 2003 ford taurus. she was aggravated by this, but had no mechanical failures and
007111875 FORD TAURUS 2003 My wife noticed water poring out in the passenger floorboard of her 2003 ford taurus. she was aggravated by this, but had no mechanical failures and
007111874 FORD TAURUS 2003 My wife noticed water poring out in the passenger floorboard of her 2003 ford taurus. she was aggravated by this, but had no mechanical failures and
007111580 FORD TAURUS 2003 While driving at 65 mph in busy early am traffic i heard a noise & the car was losing speed. i pushed on accelerator it would not move. barely
007111074 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that there was a water leak in the front seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. the
003109813 FORD TAURUS 2003 Same as complaint no. 10194207 but with a second vehicle. it hesitates or stalls with no notice other than all the dash lights coming on for a few
003109812 FORD TAURUS 2003 Same as complaint no. 10194207 but with a second vehicle. it hesitates or stalls with no notice other than all the dash lights coming on for a few
007109810 FORD TAURUS 2003 Engine continually cuts out, stalls, fails to accelerate, etc. i was told this was due to the cam sensor assembly which ford admits is faulty...and
003109807 FORD TAURUS 2003 Vehicle hesitates or stalls out while in motion. all the dash lights come and then there is a sudden loss of electric power. have two of the same
007109516 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle leaks on the passenger side when it rains. the leak causes a shortage in
007109455 FORD TAURUS 2003 FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND BLEW OUT TIRE AND STABILIZER BAR
007109088 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle's cooling fan has failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who found
006109028 FORD TAURUS 2003 BLOWER FAN DOESN'T WORK. *AK
007108111 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was recently involved in a front end collision. i was driving a 2002 ford taurus se. i was driving on the freeway doing about 55 mph. a chain
007108110 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was recently involved in a front end collision. i was driving a 2002 ford taurus se. i was driving on the freeway doing about 55 mph. a chain
007108109 FORD TAURUS 2003 I was recently involved in a front end collision. i was driving a 2002 ford taurus se. i was driving on the freeway doing about 55 mph. a chain
006107200 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that when it rains, water drips from the passengers side of the dashboard into the vehicle
007107077 FORD TAURUS 2003 My 2003 ford taurus has had water leaking in to the passenger side floor board ever since i purchased it, not thinking a whole lot about it when i
007107076 FORD TAURUS 2003 My 2003 ford taurus has had water leaking in to the passenger side floor board ever since i purchased it, not thinking a whole lot about it when i
007106631 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus. front coil spring broke, punctured tire and damaged other related parts. fortunately the car was parked at the time. car was taken
007106520 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus had leaking under passenger dashboard. took vehicle to dealership to get it fixed for $155. the blower motor stopped working
006106016 FORD TAURUS 2003 ANY TIME AIR CONDITIONER WAS USED IT SMELLED MUSTY, THEN THE FAN BLOWER QUIT WORKING EXCEPT FOR HIGH, REPLACED BLOWER RESISTOR.*AK
007105938 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the subframe was loose. the contact stated that the
007105912 FORD TAURUS 2003 Rain water leaked into the passenger's compartment via cabin air filter. water passed through electrical circuits controlling heater and air
007105667 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 FORD TAURUS STALLS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND AT SLOWING DOWN. *AK
007105026 FORD TAURUS 2003 After 8 hours of driving the car began stalling while moving at posted speeds. after stopping a few minutes engine ran fine. recurred about five
006104470 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus transmission failed at 59,000 miles. we were going down the interstate at 65 mph during the weekend. it was hard to get it towed it
005103800 FORD TAURUS 2003 I own a 2003 ford taurus. since 5/04/05 i have had a water leak on the passenger side floor. during a heavy rain storm the water drips in from under
006103482 FORD TAURUS 2003 I own a 2003 ford taurus and i had to replace the blower motor, a resistor and the bower motor wheel. this was do to a defective design by ford that
007103341 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER LEAK CAUSING BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR TO FAIL ON 2003 FORD TAURUS. *JB
007103340 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER LEAK CAUSING BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR TO FAIL ON 2003 FORD TAURUS. *JB
005102699 FORD TAURUS 2003 Our 2003 ford taurus started to leak from somewhere. the floors became wet when it rained. we took the car to the ford dealership and they fixed"the
005102698 FORD TAURUS 2003 Our 2003 ford taurus started to leak from somewhere. the floors became wet when it rained. we took the car to the ford dealership and they fixed"the
007102472 FORD TAURUS 2003 When someone was going to do something about the stalling problems while driving2003 ford taurus. sometimes it wasd at a stop, but it also
007102416 FORD TAURUS 2003 Rain is entering the heater/ac box shorting the heater/ac fan. window fogs suddenly creating hazard. it is not antifreeze or heater core. after heavy
007102121 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water leaked into the cabin on passenger's side front of the 2003 ford taurus, causing the heater and air condition r ( /a-c) blower to rust and
007102120 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water leaked into the cabin on passenger's side front of the 2003 ford taurus, causing the heater and air condition r ( /a-c) blower to rust and
005102045 FORD TAURUS 2003 WATER LEAKING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD OF THE 2003 FORD TAURUS. A/C BLOWER DOESN'T WORK DUE TO LEAKING. (AK
007101833 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the windshield defroster must be powered on and off in order for it to operate. the
007101808 FORD TAURUS 2003 Interstate driving at 65 mph the transmission suddenly failed on 2003 taurus with 53,000 miles. all gears reacted like neutral. towed to
007101590 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 65 mph the contact attempted to turn the heat on and it failed. the mechanic stated that water
007101169 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the defroster failed to operate when activated. the vehicle was brought to the
007100998 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 FORD TAURUS ,WATER LEAKING IN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WHEN IT RAINS. *JB
007100867 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the defroster blower motor failed to operate while driving. the contact was forced to clear the windows
007100609 FORD TAURUS 2003 Stopped at red light, was unable to move car when light turned green. no warning whatsoever. had car towed to local shop who diagnosed as major
007099770 FORD TAURUS 2003 While driving at highway speeds the vehicle went dead for 1 to 3 seconds and then started back up again. it was to the point that i would not
007098969 FORD TAURUS 2003 Their was a winter storm and the blower on my 2003 taurus was not working. when the tempatures started to rise and the snow/ice melted there was a
007098106 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water shorted out my blower motor in 2003 ford taurus. we had a slushy friday and i went through a few small puddles and had no heat or defrost in 8
007097434 FORD TAURUS 2003 I noticed a puddle of water in my passenger side floor board. shortly after, the heat started to kick off and on, then eventually kicked off
006097092 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*- the contact noticed water leaking on the passenger's side floorboard of his 2003 ford taurus. the contact noticed more water when it rained or
006097072 FORD TAURUS 2003 BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWN) ISSUES WITH WATER LEAKAGE AND A VERY WET AND SMELLY CAR . *JB
006097071 FORD TAURUS 2003 BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWN) ISSUES WITH WATER LEAKAGE AND A VERY WET AND SMELLY CAR . *JB
006096694 FORD TAURUS 2003 Automatic headlights malfunction. turn off unexpectedly while driving the vehicle. nearly caused accident a few times brought vehicle back to dealer
007096460 FORD TAURUS 2003 While backing out of drive way loud pop left front tire went flat removed tire and noticed coil spring broken it punctured tire. if it would have
007096451 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*- the contact stated that while backing up the 2003 ford taurus with 72000 failure mileage a couple of feet he heard a popping sound. the
007096450 FORD TAURUS 2003 Tl*- the contact stated that while backing up the 2003 ford taurus with 72000 failure mileage a couple of feet he heard a popping sound. the
007096344 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water was noticed in the floor board on passenger side. a few days later, 2/20/2007, my blower motor went out. i called local ford dealership and
007096343 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water was noticed in the floor board on passenger side. a few days later, 2/20/2007, my blower motor went out. i called local ford dealership and
007096233 FORD TAURUS 2003 As i backed out of my paved driveway in my ford taurus (2003) ses i heard a pop and a hiss - apparently the front spring broke and damaged the tire
007095697 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor went out and had no heat in the middle of the winter(5 degrees out and had two toddlers in the car. it is a known manufacturing defect
007095674 FORD TAURUS 2003 We noticed a puddle of water on the passenger side floor and a burning rubber smell after a very heavy rain storm. we could hear water in the heater
007093331 FORD TAURUS 2003 I own a silver, 2003 ford taurus with 81,000 miles. as my wife was pulling out of the driveway she heard a loud pop and the car came to a screeching
006093259 FORD TAURUS 2003 Throttle sticks at the top of the pedal. the 'barrel' going from the air cleaner to the carburetor has a butterfly in it, when the butterfly returns
007093219 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor failure due to water leaking into blower case on my 2003 ford taurus, i took my car to the ford dealer to get the blower repaired or
007093218 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor failure due to water leaking into blower case on my 2003 ford taurus, i took my car to the ford dealer to get the blower repaired or
007092586 FORD TAURUS 2003 MY 2003 FORD TAURUS' BLOWER MOTOR WENT OUT. IN ORDER TO HAVE HEAT IN MY CAR WE HAD TO REPLACE IT THE SAME DAY. *JB
007092472 FORD TAURUS 2003 THE HEATER BLOWER OF THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING THE DAY THE WEATHER BECAME CODER AFTER A REASONABLY FAIR WEATHER. *NM
006091507 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water collects in blower case of the climate control system, shorting out the motor due to defective hvac air intake design. this is dangerous because
007090938 FORD TAURUS 2003 Front drivers side coil spring snapped causing car to fall on tire. punctured tire, ruined strut and brake line. this happened while backing out of
007090405 FORD TAURUS 2003 Car was sitting outside for a week while on vacation (not being driven). upon arriving home, started the car but the blower would not run.
007090288 FORD TAURUS 2003 PUDDLE OF WATER ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. BASED ON RESEARCH AVAILABLE ON WEB, FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
006089824 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor resistor failed on heating and air conditioning system where it would work on high only. part replaced and it is now working, apparently
006089129 FORD TAURUS 2003 I own a 2003 ford taurus. last week the right front spring broke and ripped the tire. ford has a recall on this problem for 2001 and earlier models
006088308 FORD TAURUS 2003 Have replaced the blower motor resistors on a 2003 ford taurus twice (paid for twice at a ford repair shop) and it has quit again - all within a two
006087391 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus ses. ford tsb 4-15-3, nhtsa #10011149. blower motor resistor failure. moisture causes the resistor to short out. moisture and
006087390 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus ses. ford tsb 4-15-3, nhtsa #10011149. blower motor resistor failure. moisture causes the resistor to short out. moisture and
006085508 FORD TAURUS 2003 Defrost blower motor quit in my 2003 taurus. began by acting sluggish, when wetness appeared on floor assumed it was due to the rainy weather but have
006084890 FORD TAURUS 2003 Water leaked into front passenger side by windshield and soaked front floor area (at least 1 to 2 quarts of water) it also shorted out and destroyed
006084545 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor switch quit working. is due, as i understand, to a defect in manufacturing and/or design in blower motor case which allows water to get
006084544 FORD TAURUS 2003 Blower motor switch quit working. is due, as i understand, to a defect in manufacturing and/or design in blower motor case which allows water to get
005084373 FORD TAURUS 2003 Began noticing vibration in steering wheel of 2003 ford taurus lx. took car to original ford dealer 3-4 times and the tires were balanced, but the
005084372 FORD TAURUS 2003 Began noticing vibration in steering wheel of 2003 ford taurus lx. took car to original ford dealer 3-4 times and the tires were balanced, but the
006084273 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's transmission warning light illuminated. the service dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced.
006082931 FORD TAURUS 2003 My 2003 ford taurus has been in the shop over 5 times for stalling while driving and not starting on any given day. everything has been replaced
006082788 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, there was a noise and the driver side front end of the vehicle dropped down. the vehicle
006082778 FORD TAURUS 2003 Rain water is seeping onto the front passenger floor. apparently this water is rain water that somehow leaks from the front into the blower motor &amp
006082329 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 TAURUS SES-WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER INTO PASS. SIDE FLOOR. *NM
006082328 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 TAURUS SES-WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER INTO PASS. SIDE FLOOR. *NM
006081703 FORD TAURUS 2003 As with thousands of other 2003 taurus owners, i also have water leaking into the passenger side compartment from a design/manufacturing flaw. i also
006081702 FORD TAURUS 2003 As with thousands of other 2003 taurus owners, i also have water leaking into the passenger side compartment from a design/manufacturing flaw. i also
006081272 FORD TAURUS 2003 No warnings....ford taurus 2003 ses...58,000 miles....transmission failed. i had a remanfactured transmission installed. traded car in for a hyundai
006081108 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in rainy weather, water leaked through the cowling around the front passenger side of the
006081107 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in rainy weather, water leaked through the cowling around the front passenger side of the
005081055 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated water leaked between the windshield and the hood, which shorted out the fan to the compressor. due to the fan shortage, the
006080374 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated water leaked onto the passenger floor board through the blower motor vents causing the defroster/fogger blower motor to short
006080373 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated water leaked onto the passenger floor board through the blower motor vents causing the defroster/fogger blower motor to short
006079526 FORD TAURUS 2003 I have a 1993 ford taurus that leaked water from under the passenger side dash. then my ac switch went out. i took it to a mechanic and he said water
006079525 FORD TAURUS 2003 I have a 1993 ford taurus that leaked water from under the passenger side dash. then my ac switch went out. i took it to a mechanic and he said water
006079420 FORD TAURUS 2003 BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WENT OUT, PLUS WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER FRONT SIDE. *NM
006079419 FORD TAURUS 2003 BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WENT OUT, PLUS WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER FRONT SIDE. *NM
006079340 FORD TAURUS 2003 I have a 2003 ford taurus se, while driving on the freeway i tried to make a phone call home. at the time my phone could not connect, i re-tried the
005078504 FORD TAURUS 2003 CONSUMER 2003 FORD TAURUS FAN BLOWER BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER 50,000 MILES. *TS *JB
006078412 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus blower motor stopped working and the windshield fogged up while driving. the problem was water getting into the blower motor area
006078411 FORD TAURUS 2003 2003 ford taurus blower motor stopped working and the windshield fogged up while driving. the problem was water getting into the blower motor area
006075624 FORD TAURUS 2003 WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER AND AIR. FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN IT. *NM
006075503 FORD TAURUS 2003 I just purchased a 2003 ford taurus from royal ford in owego, n.y. and the blower motor quit on me, they will not replace, i've only had the car for 4
005074171 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield glass leaked during rainy weather and puddles of rainwater form in the floorboard. the vehicle was
005074170 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield glass leaked during rainy weather and puddles of rainwater form in the floorboard. the vehicle was
005074169 FORD TAURUS 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield glass leaked during rainy weather and puddles of rainwater form in the floorboard. the vehicle was
006073534 FORD TAURUS 2003 FAILURE OF BLOWER MOTOR AND FAN RESISTOR DUE TO WATER PUDDLING IN THIS AREA AND CAUSING REPLACEMENT. *NM
006073275 FORD TAURUS 2003 There was water on the passenger side floor after a rain storm this week and now the climate control blower motor doesn't work in my 2003 ford taurus
005072543 FORD TAURUS 2003 The driver side air bag of my 2003 taurus deployed for no apparent reason while i was driving. i was traveling on a two lane road at 30 mph when it
006070151 FORD TAURUS 2003 On 6-7-06, while driving the car to work, the fan motor quit. for the next week, the motor would quit or fail to run any time that it was raining or

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