NHTSA Complaint #10002866 — 1995 FORD CONTOUR

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10002866
Vehicle	1995 FORD CONTOUR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 9, 2003
Date Filed	January 17, 2003
Mileage	5,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

ABRUPT LOSS OF STEERING POWER WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES, RECURRING ISSUE. FOUND DESCRIPTION AFTER INTERNET SEARCH (TSB 97-11-2). DATE CITED IS MOST RECENT EVENT. DEALER AND FORD ACKNOWLEDGE ISSUE BUT WILL NOT INSTALL KIT TO PREVENT RECURRENCE AT THEIR EXPENSE.

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