# 1995 FORD CONTOUR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `326431` · 2001-12-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** CONTOUR
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## 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
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