NHTSA Complaint #722581 — 1998 FORD CONTOUR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	722581
Vehicle	1998 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date Filed	May 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN VERY HIGH NORMAL RANGE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; CAR COMES VERY CLOSE TO OVERHEATING. HAVE I MISSED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS PROBLEM? *AK

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