NHTSA Complaint #10559782 — 1999 FORD CONTOUR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10559782
Vehicle	1999 FORD CONTOUR
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 14, 2014
Date Filed	January 14, 2014
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

THE FUEL TANK STRAP IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AWAY, AND THE FUEL TANK IS READY TO FALL OFF. THE PROTECTIVE COATING IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF, CAUSING THE FUEL STRAP TO BE EATEN AWAY BY RUST AND CORROSION. THE FUEL TANK IS GOING TO FALL OFF EVENTUALLY. THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND EMISSION FITTINGS AT THE TANK, ARE CORRODING BADLY TOO. *TR

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