NHTSA Complaint #717481 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 717481 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN AN OPERATING CONDITION TO ENABLE THE IGNITION KEY TO BE PULLED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING. SPOKE TO CAPISTRANO FORD, STATED CAR USED AND COST OF REPAIR: $200.00. *AK
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