NHTSA Complaint #10026795 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10026795
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date of Incident	June 23, 2003
Date Filed	July 8, 2003
Mileage	103,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE COOLING FAN SEIZED. THIS CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MELT AND RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK THE CONSUMER SAW THE RECALL ON THE INTERNET BUT LATER FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONSUMER FELLS THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. *PH *NLM

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