# 1989 FORD TAURUS — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
> NHTSA complaint `206023` · 2000-04-07 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **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:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
## Narrative
THESE STRUTS ARE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF MANY MAKES OF MODEL CARS, MY PHYSICIAN SAYS THAT HE SEES MANY INJURIES OF THESE STRUTS FAILING ON HOODS AND TRUNK LIDS.  MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN INJURED BY THESE FAILURES
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