Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / CONTOUR / 1997

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007103149 Incident Date: Mar, 18 2007
Consumer's City: MILWAUKEE Consumer's State: WI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: CONTOUR Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP6534VK Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 22 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Nov, 15 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. while driving 25 mph on 3/19/07 the driver felt something heavy fall on his foot and he began to lose control of the steering wheel. the steering column fell on the brake pedal and he couldn't stop the vehicle. the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked truck. the passenger side air deployed; however, the driver side didn't deploy. two passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries to their knees and chests. the police officer stated that he never heard of a steering column breaking while driving. the contact stated in the state of wisconsin insurance was not required as she was uninsured. the service mechanic on 01/13/07 stated that the brake failure was due to the brake hose being loose. the failure mileage was with 158,000. the contact doesnt have the current mileage. *ak