NHTSA Complaint #831802 — 1995 FORD CONTOUR

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	831802
Vehicle	1995 FORD CONTOUR
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Date of Incident	August 1, 1996
Date Filed	December 4, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN WET CONDITIONS ,WATER WOULD GET ONTO POWER STEERING BELT, CAUSING THE BELT TO SLIP ON THE PULLEY, RESULTING IN POWER STEERING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MFR IS AWEAR OF DEFECT AND HAS A CORRECTIVE KIT. DEALER REFUSES TO DO REPAIRS UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER.

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