Issue ID | 368287 |
Internal NHTSA # | 566233 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 06/03/02 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The front part of the vehicle makes a dragging sound while driving. The dealer indicated there was an internal transmission problem. *yh the serpentine belt was replaced. Updated *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | RIDGEFIELD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 3FALP6537TMXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 08/07/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PALISADE MOTORS INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 201-943-9000 |
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