NHTSA Complaint #10172794 — 1999 FORD CONTOUR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10172794
Vehicle	1999 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 25, 2006
Date Filed	November 6, 2006
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN GEAR. A POP NOISE WAS HEARD AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS AND IT WAS NEVER TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS PROCESSED.*AK UPDATED 12/11/06. *JB

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