NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA01001

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS: Electrical System**

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Recall #01I009000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1995 FORD CONTOUR -- A Investigation was initiated on January 05 2001. Closed on July 31 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA01001 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00023

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS: Electrical System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- Allege that the blower switch/resistor overheats and starts or could start a fire. Investigation was initiated on June 14 2000. Closed on January 05 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00023 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00005

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES: Engine And Engine Cooling

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Recall #00V367000

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- Allege fires emanating from the engine's electronic cooling fan Investigation was initiated on February 23 2000. Closed on November 09 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00005 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99052

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES: Engine And Engine Cooling

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- ODI has received six reports involving 1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique vehicles that allege the engine electronic cooling fan failed. Four of the reports indicate the fan caught on fire with resultant damage to the fan and wire harness and/or the harness connector. Another report incidatedthe 60 ampere fuse for the fan had "blown."the fuse was replaced by the dealer and no other defects were found.the next day there was smoke coming from the engine compartment .the vehicle was again taken to a Ford dealer who advised the owner thatthe fan was "bad," needed replacement, and the fan harness connector was melted as well.the remaining report alleges a problem with the fan motor that resulted in severe damage to the fan and wiring harness.this investigation has been opened to further study the issue. Investigation was initiated on August 18 1999. Closed on February 23 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99052 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ02006

INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION: Power Train

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Recall #98V233000

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- Shift indicator may deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position Investigation was initiated on February 26 2002. Closed on September 12 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ02006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE98050

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE: Suspension

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- Alleged that the front suspension coil springs may fracture with the vehicle in motion, potentially posing a compromise to the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Investigation was initiated on September 14 1998. Closed on February 04 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98050 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99019

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES: Unknown Or Other

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Recall #99V243000

1995 FORD CONTOUR -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on September 15 1999. Closed on March 07 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99019 »