Issue ID | 517167 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10102233 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 31/10/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I bought a 1996 ford contour se in june of 2003. I have since replaced the water pump 4 times. I bought the car from a man who blew the engine becuase the water pump went and he let the car over heat. I have replaced it in oct. 2003,february 2004,june 2004,and dec. 2004. It is really started to become a burden.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BYRON, MI |
VIN pattern | 3FALP67L7TMXXXXXX |
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 | 04/06/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | HOWELL |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 48855 |