Issue ID | 602058 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10168044 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 04/08/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall #99v247000, regarding fuel; hoses/lines/pipes/fittings due to the vin. Having similar problems the manufacturer parts were replaced by an independent service dealer, but the problem recurred. Fuel was dripping onto the tail pipe. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. Updated 10/04/06. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLENDALE, AZ |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | STEWART SPECIALTY |
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