NHTSA investigationEA00025
Investigation EA00025: 1998 Ford Contour
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Oct 4, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2001
- Model years
- 1998
Subject
Fuel expulsion during refueling
Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Summary
There is no summary currently available
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1998 Ford Contour846 complaints
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