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1996 Ford CONTOUR Electrical System Ignition Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	282052
Internal NHTSA #	740570
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	CONTOUR
Model Year	1996
File date	14/01/01
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I got this car in april 96. I have had it in the shop several times because the car just completely loses power without any warning at all. It locks up the steering and brakes. It happens at all speeds and in varying temperatures. They have never been able to find the problem. The most recent episode was jan 14, 2001. Sometimes i have to tow the car, other times it will start back up. This last time it started back up after about 5 minutes. Fortunately, other drivers have been paying attention, and i haven't been killed. This car has also experienced: check engine light always on... Dealer cannot find problem, but charges $110 to diagnose it each time!.... The accelerator pedal cable broke in 2000. Again, fortunately, i was in my neighborhood and no cars nailed me. The paint on this car is beginning to peel/crack even though it is garage kept. I have had to put 3 sets of brakes on this car... Have also had the dash and tail lights go out (which they did fix) also the ac knob broke (which they fixed) i have taken it in for all known recalls. Ford has never responded to my concerns about the complete power loss i keep experiencing and the dealer just suggests totally useless repairs that cost alot and do not solve the problem. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BALTIMORE, MD
VIN pattern	1FALP67LXTKXXXXXX
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Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/04/96
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1996 Ford CONTOUR Electrical System Ignition Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1996 Ford CONTOUR Electrical System Ignition Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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