NHTSA Complaint #860215 — 1997 FORD CONTOUR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 860215 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
ONGOING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ITS 3RD TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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