NHTSA Complaint #717766 — 1997 FORD CONTOUR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	717766
Vehicle	1997 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	September 5, 1997
Date Filed	January 23, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

FOUR REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM STALLING IN WATER PUDDLES. AFTER NOTIFYING MANUFACTURER OF INTENT TO FILE LEMON LAW, SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE. MANAGER SAYS IT IS NOW REPAIRED. *AK

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