Issue ID | 153320 |
Internal NHTSA # | 705815 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 01/08/98 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The left front axle broke while i was driving the car and it punctured my tire and damaged the rim of it. The mechanic says it was just worn out even though the car is only 3 years old. The check engine light stays on all the time, and there is nothing wrong. The engine rumbles when it idles. The brakes grind all the time, and i have replaced the left rotor 3 times in less than a year. The carpet comes out from under the rear seats an the passenger's side. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAVIS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FALP6539TKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/05/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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