NHTSA Complaint #890821 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	890821
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 2, 2001
Date Filed	June 20, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

IGNITION FAILS TO COMPLETELY SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHEN TURNED TO OFF POSITION, AND THE KEY IS REMOVED. CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALSO TAKES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO INSERT OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND WAS GOING TO REPLACE IGNITION. *AK

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