NHTSA Complaint #710324 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	710324
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	August 19, 1999
Date Filed	August 21, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

IGNITION WIRE UNDER COWL SEVERED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS THAT CAUSED ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO BRAKES AND STEERING, BATTERY DISCHARGE AND BLOWN FUSES.

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