# 1989 FORD TAURUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `170049` · 1997-10-28 · 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:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
WHILE CHECKING THE ANTI-FREEZE LEVEL, OWNER WAS BURNED AFTER TWISTING OFF THE CAP BY A GEYSER OF HOT COOLANT.  SUGGESTS THAT CAP BE REDESIGNED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED UNDER PRESSURE.
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