NHTSA Complaint #744381 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	744381
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date Filed	April 25, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ALL PEELING. THE INSULATION OF ALL THE CONNECTORS ARE ALL DRY ROTTED, CAUSING NUMOURS ODB CODES TO POP UP. BECAUSE OF THE SHORT IN THE WIRES.*AK

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