Issue ID | 118144 |
Internal NHTSA # | 539923 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 13/08/98 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When driving through a small puddle at 20mph, the power steering failed, making it difficult to manuever vehicle into a parking spot. Dealer believes the power steering belt slipped. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PATUXENT R, MD |
VIN pattern | 3FALP65L7TMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | |
Was incedent reported to police? | |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 14/07/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
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