NHTSA Complaint #701647 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 701647 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
POWER STEERING BECOMES DISABLES WHEN DRIVEN THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER. SAFETY SHOULD BE A RECALL BY FORD MOTOR CORP
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