NHTSA Complaint #858948 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	858948
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	February 20, 1996
Date Filed	March 21, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER. SHE WENT OUTSIDE THAT MORNING TO START IT UP HER VEHICLE AND SHE NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE COMMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE DEALER REPLACED STARTER AND WATER PUMP BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST.

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