Issue ID | 122461 |
Internal NHTSA # | 781038 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 30/09/98 |
Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headlight switch circuit is severely overheating, causing the switch harness to burn and the switch to fail. Also, while driving at night the tail lights/dash lights failed. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SANTA CRUZ, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/08/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
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