Issue ID | 398314 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10004296 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 21/01/03 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The headlight switch malfunctioned and caused the tail lights and instrument panel light to go out without warning. The vehicle was recall once for this problem and repaired but the problem has reocurred. Manufacturer stated since the recall was repaired once, they will not repair it again free of charge. *ph *nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DEPEW, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FALP6539TKXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 13/07/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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