NHTSA Complaint #718758 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	718758
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 11, 2000
Date Filed	February 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WATER PUMP IMPELLER BROKE INTO TWO PIECES IMEEDIATELY PARALIZING THE ENTIRE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. THIS DEFECT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE IS COMMON FOR FORD CONTOURS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 DURATEC ENGINES. ALTHOUGH NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO PASSENGER SAFETY IN THE TRADITIONAL SENSE, THIS DEFECT IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THE PART GIVEN THE NUMBER OF FAILURES. *AK

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