NHTSA Complaint #522982 — 1995 FORD CONTOUR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	522982
Vehicle	1995 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Date of Incident	June 1, 1996
Date Filed	January 13, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH STRONG SULPHUROUS SMELLS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY AFTER SHORT TRIPS AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE SMELLS INDICATE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK

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