NHTSA Complaint #786429 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 786429 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ENGINE WENT FROM NORMAL TO RED HOT IN TEMPERATURE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND PLASTIC WATER PUMP FAN HAD BROKEN INTO PIECES. *TT
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