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1995 FORD CONTOUR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

fire · 326431 · 2001-12-13

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
CONTOUR
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Speed
25 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

AFTER HEARING ENGINE NOISE, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING OUT OF THE FRONT HOOD, AND WATER DRIPPING PROFUSELY ONTO THE GROUND. THE SMELL OF RUBBER WAS OVERWHELMING. IT APPEARS THE BEARING ON WATER PUMP IS FROZEN SOLID AND BELT MELTED. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIRS.. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
755611
Machine
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