NHTSA Complaint #880334 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	880334
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	January 10, 2001
Date Filed	February 12, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO PULL KEY OUT OF IGNITION IN ANY GEAR. *AK

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