Issue ID | 151573 |
Internal NHTSA # | 836572 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 01/04/99 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer experienced a series of electrical problems which resulted in a fire. All lights inside and outside went out except the headlamps. Also, fuses blew out too often and smoke came from the turn signal. Mechanic replaced the turn signal and noticed that all other wires in the steering column were damaged. Dealership insisted that if there was no extnded warranty they would not repair. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEW ORLEANS, LA |
VIN pattern | 1FALP65L7TKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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