NHTSA Complaint #521641 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	521641
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Date of Incident	July 30, 1997
Date Filed	October 9, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SHREDDED AND JAMMED CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK AT 65 MPH.

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