NHTSA Complaint #10160926 — 1999 FORD CONTOUR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10160926 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 40,064 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
STARTER ENGAGED WITH NO KEYS IN IGNITION WIRE HARNESS MELT DOWN FROM BATTERY. STARTER STARTED TO SMOKE. MECHANIC ME INFORMED THAT CONTOUR HAS A RECALL BUT DEALER(FORD) HAS NOT THIS CAR. *JB
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