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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003224887 | Incident Date: Jul, 10 2003 |
| Consumer's City: EL PASO | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: CONTOUR | Model Year: 1995 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP6532SK | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 17 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 27 1995 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Engine cooling fan caught fire in 1999 - car under warranty and repaired by dealership. 2 more engine cooling problems in 1999 the most serious problem was when the water pump failed. the engine had to be replaced. in 2002 the engine began overheating and we had to replace the thermostat, other problems encountered were replacement of oxygen sensor and fuel pump due to leakage. in june 2003 car overheating, the cooling fan connection had become disconnected. in july 2003 car overheating, checked by mechanic who noted that there water pump was leaking, recommended dealership repair due to cost. on day one dealership estimated cost of water pump replacement $380.00. day two dealership calls - head gasket blown and fan belt worn bill now $1100.00. day three dealership calls - one of the oxygen sensors and another part needs replacing an additional $300-400.00. total bill $1600.00. *jb |
