Issue ID | 629546 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10190329 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 05/03/02 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford contour. One month ago, the contact discovered that there is a recall for her vehicle. She stated that the engine lights continue to illuminate while driving 40 mph, and a wiring repair was performed in the transmission. She also stated that the wiring harness was damaged by the heater blower. The vehicle was purchased in 2001 and the contact has been experiencing engine failure ever since. The engine size is not available. The current mileage is 110,000 and failure mileage was 90,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FALP65L7TKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/04/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Dealer's name | RICHARD HUGHES AUTO SALES |
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