NHTSA Complaint #700085 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	700085
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 1, 1998
Date Filed	March 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OR

Consumer Description

TWICE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS 1 AND 3 MONTHS OLD. THE DEALER WAS EXTREMELY RUDE AND I PROMISE I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD AGAIN AND NEITHER WILL ANYBODY THAT HAS HEARD MY STORY.

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