NHTSA Complaint #529610 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 529610 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE STEERING BECOMES LOCKED TEMPORARILY WHENEVER A PUDDLE IS HIT.
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