FORD TAURUS 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-03-10 | 2004-03-02 | 2004-03-09 |
Production Dates: 2002-04-16 - 2003-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S11
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 399926
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S11.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
