NHTSA Complaint #764403 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	764403
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 11, 2002
Date Filed	July 19, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP ON THIS ENGINE HAS A PLASTIC IMPELLER WHICH IS PRONE TO FAILURE. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS SAME CAR WHO EXPERIENCED THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE WATER PUMP DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE.*AK

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