# 2013 FORD TAURUS — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `1491823` · 2018-08-16 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
- **Miles at failure:** 68,000
## Narrative
I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC MECHANISM.  I WAS HURT WHEN THE TRUNK WAS OPEN I SAT ON THE BUMPER TO PUT MY GOLF SHOES ON. AT THAT TIME THE HYDRAULIC AIR PUMP THAT  HOLDS THE TRUNK OPEN FAILED AND FELL DIRECT ON BY BACK.  FORGETTING THIS HAPPENED IT ALSO CLOSED ON MY HEAD CUTTING IT.  I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALL BEFORE A FINGER IS CHOPPED OFF.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO I CAN RESPOND TO.    STATIONARY
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