NHTSA Complaint #552758 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	552758
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Date Filed	July 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THE VEHICLE IS SAFE, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF RECALLS (6) THAT HAVE BEEN SENT REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE, REQUEST VEHICLE TO BE EXCHANGE OR RECALLED COMPLETELY DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERRORS, MOST RECENT RECALL (00V-075) BRAKE SYSTEM. *MJS

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