Issue ID | 710176 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10256619 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 27/01/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford contour. The contact stated that the wiring harness was malfunctioning, which causes the check engine indicator to illuminate on the instrument panel, engine failure, and electrical fires under the hood. He has been repairing the failure himself, but the wiring harness continues to malfunction. The dealer stated that there were no recalls related to the failure and the repair would cost $1,500. The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HENDERSONVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | 1FALP65LXTKXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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