We found the following complaints for FORD CONTOUR (1995)
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Air bag warning light remains illuminated on the dashboard,indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Ea o1 007/air bag clockspring:air bag light staying on. Dealer / manufacturer was not notified at this time.the engine was okay but the light on dash board cames and stays on.
While driving air bag became loose & fell in driver's lap. Took back to dealer & service manager supposedly repaired air bag 1st time. It happened again later on in the year. This time told by manufacturer & dealer that it was not a safety issue.was not repaired.
Consumer complains about air bag light illuminating.*jg
Air bag light flashing but dealer cannot locate short.
The air bag light illuminates on and off.*jg
The vehicle has air bag problem.
Air bag lightsilluminate all the time while vehicle is running. Dealer contacted.
Air bag deployment was violent, causing burns to left arm/right hand, and also on left side of stomach with the development of a small cyst. Dup of 516955, added on 25-feb-98.
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced;3.) air bag insteering wheel has a rattle noise when turningwheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs exceptrattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer complains about air bag light illuminating.*jg
The consumer experiencing problems with air bags.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
While driving air bag cover fell into consumer's lap.
Drivers side airbag detached from steering wheel/without cause
While drivingair bag lightcame on. Consumertook vehicle to dealer, and dealer couldn't turn it off.
Vehicle has experienced same problem as mentioned in recall 95e006002/ manufacturer'srecall# 7243. Passenger's side air bag did not deploy properly.airbag blew up, causingdashboard to crack/windshield/ sunvisor andpassenger's side window to break.sunvisor flew to rear ofvehicle, and caused minor injuries to a child.consumer rearended another vehicle at 10 mph, causing airbags to deploy.during deployment, vehicle had black smoke.
Air bag system has an electrical short. Consumer was told by the dealer that they cannot find the problem, and is waiting for the system to recode itself.
While driving at low speed the air bags prematurely deployed, windshield shattered, damaged both air bag modules both had to be replaced.ttalos sunroof was damaged.
Consumer was involved in an accident where the vehicle rolled seven times, the air bags experienced no deployment, consumer was injured in accident.
Airbag deployment was violent, causingchemicals to disperse into face, left arm, small area of right hand.
Airbags deployed in 3 mph collision.small bumper cover tear only. Airbags deplyed breaking windshield on deployment.i feel the airbags should not have deplyoyed on such a light impact.
No deployment of air bags in accident, causing injuries.
Airbags deployed over speedbump.no other related vehicle damage.body and paint original.
Air bag deployed but driver received injuries from deployment due to ignitor,the injuries were burn related. There is no instructions in owner's manual to position hands.please describe details.
Drivers side airbag is looseand consumer can stick hand behind airbag.consumer is scared airbag may deploy and injure someone.two weeks later while driving at 50 another driver hit consumer's vehicle from the front and airbags didn't deploy.
Driver hit steering wheel before the air bag deployed on frontal collision at 10 mph.tt
Vehicle was involved in a side collision with some frontal damages, and neither air bag deployed, dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further informastion.
Consumers daughter was stopped at a traffice light, when she was hit head on by another vehicle, both the driver and the passenger were wearing seat belts, however the seat belts failed to restrain them and both driver and the passenger were thrown foward, also the airbags failed to deploy, the driver and passenger suffered injuries.*mj
No deployment of passengers air bag in above accident.
Driver was at traffic tie u when a vehicle struck the driver from behind, the truck was moving at a hight rate of speed, pushed the driver into a van that was stopped in front and into the center cement divide. Driver's side seatback fell into asemi-recline position and the seat slid back, airbag did not deploy, the seat falling back caused the driver's lumbar spine to be injured.
Had an accident on 08-aug-99, and driver'sair bag didn't deploy.consumer contacted dealer.
The driver's side airbag is not properly connected to the steering wheel. The driver can move it around with her hand.on cold days driver felt the cold air all around edge opening of air bag from outside of car.
While driving at low speed the air bags prematurely deployed, windshield shattered, damaged both air bag modules both had to be replaced.ttalos sunroof was damaged.
Consumer was involved in a very low speed collision and the passenger's and driver's side air bags deployed,causing serious injuries to the occupant on the passenger side,no damage to the front end,all damage was from the deployment of the air bags.
While driving 60 mph had a tire blowout, and lost control. Vehicle spun around and had a frontal impact with a group of trees.upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash.please provide further information.
No deployment of drivers air bag in accident. *dsh
Driver hit curb and car turned over at 30 mph and the airbags did not deploy.
While driving at low speed the air bags prematurely deployed, windshield shattered, damaged both air bag modules both had to be replaced.tt
Driver's side airbag did not deploy during side impact; vehicle went into spin; hit a house; vehicle broadsided by another vehicle.tt
Vehicle hit a lamp pole and the driver's side and air bag deployed, but when it deployed it didn't deploy fully. Air bag came out half way. But the passenger's side air bag deployed but also cracked the windshield and dashboard.
Going 40-45mph towards a curb. Applied brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Steered to side of road. Steering hard to control. Crossed median & hit metal fence pole. Air bags did not deploy upon impact.
While driving without collision occurringdriver's air bag fell fromsteering wheel, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The explosion of the passenger side air bag broke the windshield, rear view mirror and glove box.had there been a front seat passenger, serious injury could have resulted.
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced;3.) air bag insteering wheel has a rattle noise when turningwheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs exceptrattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- the contact stated that while driving the 1995 ford contourwith 36000 failure mileage at 55 mph the front front driver's side airbag deployed without any warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the ford engineer checked the vehicle, and determined that there was no damage to the vehicle, but he determined that the sensor was faulty.the vehicle has been repaired.the driver received minor injuries.
Vehicle became airborn over railroad tracks at 55mph, and when hittinggroundvehicle ran into a ditch, and flipped over about 7 times.upon impact,neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed.
I have a ford contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 i have some complaints about my car.there are some recalls out on this vehicle.but there are not list for my contour vin # but i have the same problems.my car was taken to the robins ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting.after they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that i have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires.but they have not issued a recall for my vin# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car.i also have some problems that have just started that ford have recalls on but again not my so called vin#.my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working.both have recalls on them.i also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags.i have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their ford manufacturer.how can i get this things fix so their will be no accidents.
Consumer was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle, but driver's side air bag did not deploy fully. As a result, driver hit steering wheel and dashboard. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Dpf sensor needs replaced.
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since.2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
Consumer 1995 contour died while backing out of the driveway.the consumer was told the vehicle had wiring problems under the hood.
Electrical system failure, brake light will not shut off even after ignition is off, battery needs to be disconected.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the vehicle was on while in park when a fuse blew and the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. A private mechanic then confirmed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.
I have a 1995 ford contour which has a faulty wiring harness that led to vehicle problems.after research on the internet i found that a recall (99m03) was issued for faulty wires.my car was not included in that recall even though it has the same problem that was mentioned in the recall.why were not all of the cars with this defect recalled?
Electrical defect is causing erratic performance of parking light on passenegr's side, and airbag light. Please provide further information.
Electrical system failure, brake light will not shut off even after ignition is off, battery needs to be disconected.
Experienced loss of steering, brakes, & electrical while driving vehicle in wet conditions.
The car has trouble starting or will not start.this happens intermittently and we cannot predict when the car will not crank/start.you turn the key and nothing happens; it does not crank or make any noise at all.if you park the car and go inside, return and try to start the car, sometimes it does not start.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and various repairs have been made, but the problem persists, and since the non-cranking episodes happen sporadically, they have not isolated or corrected the problem.the frequency of non-cranking episodes is increasing and the wait time to try to restart the car is now up to 1 hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.this has not happened before, so the problem is getting worse.the electrical system, the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc., seem to be defective.ford motor service centers have not been able to diagnose and correct the problem.we need someone with expertise to diagnose and correct the problem.
The entire wiring harness in the engine compartment is defective. The plastic covering the wires is cracked and peeling off in the entire system causing the car to occasionally brake for no reason and to kick and sputter when driving especially when it has been raining. The ford dealer admits it is a common problem caused by an experimental plastic that was used that year but the complaint is not covered under any recalls so we have had to have minor repairs done to the wiring every time the car dies due to a short in the system. The car is in perfect shape mechanically and the body is in great shape also. I am wondering why no one has addressed this problem before because i hate to think of how many others there are just like me who may have to junk a perfectly good car because they cannot afford to keep paying for wiring problems.i have never had another car that the wiring was the first to go. Especially one that is as well maintained as this one is. If you have any suggestions or solutions please let me know. It would be nice to know that the government was looking in at the problem trying to help the consumers as i have not seen it mentioned anywhere else yet.
During wet weather power steering and brakes fail while battery light comes on. In addition, replaced warped front/rear brake rotors.
While driving to the store one evening as it was getting dark i noticed that my instrument panel was dark. I asked my boyfriend to get out and check if i had tail lights (remembering my sister had a similar problem when i was little) indeed i didn't have tail lights or dash lights and when the switch was turned to just have parking lights on they didn't work either. However i still had turn signals, headlights, hazard lights and brake lights. We tested fuses and consulted a parts store with the problem, finally my boyfriend took apart the headlight switch where he found the wiring harness was partially melted.....he tried to bend the little prongs back so they would make connection with the switch again and put everything back together and now my lights work. I am however ordering new parts for my car and the sales man said that it was odd to have a problem there since it was a low heat area and suggested looking on nhtsa for recalls due to this problem.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph ina residential streetand smelled something burning. She saw smoke coming in throughvents ofvehicle.she pulled over andlifted uphood,andnoticed that there was a fire underneath alternator. Dealership was notified.this is the second fire vehicle has experienced, the first fire was caused by the engine cooling fan, was later decided to be a recall, no one is sure of the cause of the second fire.
The consumer was not told of any wiring/electrical problems until the vehicle was over 100,000 miles, now they will not honor any recall or warranties because of the mileage, the plastic covering on the wiring has become brittle and is breaking off.nlm
Because the axle was put in wrong, many problems occured, including transmission and electrical problems.i do not know all the detailed problems, but i have a receipt from my mechanic with everything listed.he said that because the axle was not installed properly, the transmission fluid leaked through it at an odd angle.i also have a fax from ford that was sent to my mechanic regarding warnings of the axle being incorrectly installed on my particular vehicle.you may contact my mechanic for any information you may need.his name is ken fowler, the owner of a-1 transmissions in lubbock, tx.his phone number is 806-792-4319.
Electrical system failure, vehicle lights went out while driving vehicle.tt
Dpf sensor needs replaced.
The consumer experiencing problems with electrical system.
My 1995 ford contour was repaired under the recall when the engine cooling fan and wiring harness burned up.however they replaced only that part of the wiring harness that is directly connected with engine cooling fans,the rest of the underhood wiring is failing due to overheating causing the insulation to break down. I had to replace the connector to the engine temperature sensor because it has turned into a soft gelatin like substance causing shorts.i believe the entire underhood wiring harness should have been replaced when the fans caught on fire.currently there is a shorter maybean open circuit in the engine wiring causing the check engine light to come on and stay on at times but it sets no trouble codes.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour.while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power.the contact coasted to the side of the road until coming to a complete stop.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local mechanic.the mechanic informed him that there was an electric fuel injection failure, resulting from installation particles becoming detached from the electrical wiring.the contact researched recalls on his vehicle and realized that he was experiencing the same failures described in nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling).ford stated that his vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 150,000.
Air bag module (driver side) completely detached from steering wheel while driving. I have taken car to three dealerships (ford) and no one can tell me what cause the vibrationinside (front) of car. On 4-17-04 the center of the air module popped out while driving. Luckily the air bag didn't deploy.took it to another dealership and the screws had work their way loose because of the vibration problem. Speakers in car same shape, play one side today and vice verus.please advice on this matter.thanks,kathy hundley.
After the complete replacement of the abs, my car is now full of electrical bugs that they will not warranty.engine stalls, etc.
I took my 1995 ford contour in to my local perry lincoln ford dealer, on hitchcock st., in santa barbara, ca--today (10/12/09. I stated to the repairman that i noticed, on the internet, that the '95 ford contours had been recalled forignition fires.i told him that my ignition switch heats up, every time i drive it, even a short distance of 3 miles to work, every day. I told him that the ignition switch gets so hot, that my key is too hot to handle!!the entire driver'swheel component, that includes the ignition switch, gets hot.the repairman, at ford,took my vin no.; and researched my car, on his ford computer; and my vin no. Did not show a recall.i told him, i thought the recall was for all 1995 ford contours, not just some.do i have to wait for a fire to start, in the ignition switch, before anything isdone about it?i am a working registered nurse; and would rather preventa fire than wait for one to burn my face and body; and destroy my entire car.the ford repairman did nothing about my concerns. He just said there has been no recall on my particular car!!!what can i do to protect myself from injury and harm, especially since my ignition switch, car key--and entire driver's wheel device overheats?all your4 questions, below and to the right ofthis box are cut off except for the "approx. Incident date!!"!your questionnaire also does not allow me to choose"ignition switch" for the defective part!!
I have a 1995 ford contour and just found out all along there was acampaign on the wiring harness in the engine compartment . This is very unsafe and is causing the car to act erratically it is a fire hazard due to the fact the wiring harness is frayed if i touch any of the wires the insulation just falls off what hasn't already fell off. Engine dies and stalls all the time and car is un drivable called ford and they said there was a campaign and recall on wiring harness . But is unavailable now but i could buy one for $1300.00it has caught small fire due to this.
Consumer states while driving on the expressway with air conditionerrunning,without warning smoke starts seeping through the vents resulting in a small engine fire.
Its 1995 ford contour all wiring under hood has insulation cracking and falling off all the way to hot cables at power distribution box. Checked several cars at wrecking yard for good harness all were the same car doesn't run now wires going to crank sensor shorted out car has 57,000 miles on it.
Electrical system failure causing vehicle to stall when weather conditions are rainy, wet, or cold.tires wear unevenly due to bent suspension bar.
Electrical problem causes vehicle to short out/stall occasionally in wet weather. *dsh
This was an "owner notification" or a ford recall (not ordered by the fed gov.) number 99m03, wherein ford replaced under warranty the main wiring harness on 1995 ford contour vehicles.this is a safety issue and has not been performed on this particular vehicle.i purchased the vehicle after the notification to owners expired and wish to have ford stand by their warranty and complete this task under the warranty/recall.
Turn car on when car reaches to normal temp check engine light comes on and stalls most of the time at a complete stop shut engine off and check engine light is off till run for a min when engine is called light stays off till engine is warm again.
(1) dual electric radiator fans cought on fire for no apparent reason - may (2) water pump failed. Plastic impeller crumbled at finger pressure (3) smells of gas, when low on gas (4) catalytic converter failed causing restriction (5) power loss including power steering when driven through a water puddle or in heavy rain.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the engine wiring under the hood was fracturing from the plastic covering and the wires were touching which made the vehicle inoperable. In addition, the contact was concerned about the potential of the wires shortening or causing a fire. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who advised that the failure of the wiring was so severe that they were unable to successfully run a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
- the contact owns a 1995 ford contour.the speedometer works intermittently.she stated that the transmission was contatantly skipping gears, and downshifts when it should change gears.there is a safety recall on both of the components that are failing on her vehicle.power train:automatic trasmission: lever and linkage:floor shift-98v233000, and vehicle speed control cables-97v225000.the contact did not know the current or failure mileage because the odometer is broken.
Battery light comes on when there are water puddles on the highway, causing loss of power. *sd
During wet weather power steering and brakes fail while battery light comes on. In addition, replaced warped front/rear brake rotors.
Battery failed. Mjs
Vehicle was having problem with the battery. Also, the wire that is attached to the hood release came apart. Contacted dealer for repair, to replace hood cable.
When driving and hit a pool of water the battery light comes on and lost all power .tt
Battery light illuminates, when it rains followed by loss of steering/brakes. *sd
Battery light comes on.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withsteering andbrakes. During inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes fail. Also,the battery light illuminates.the manufacturer has been contacted. *ml
During vehicle operation in wet conditions only, loss of power steering is experienced and the battery light comes on.
The problems that i have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. I have had the vehicle in 3 well known automobile repair shops, and no one can locate the problem. When the vehicle stalls, then the problem is there. Unless the problem happens while it's in the shop no one can seem to locate any problem. But, i can tell you that i can only drive the vehicle for about 25 miles before it stalls again. We then have to remove the battery and recharge, and the vehicle will work again. Then drive for about 25 miles, and it stalls again. This, as i said, has happened about 10 times within 2 months. I have only been able to drive the vehicle for 4 days during this time. Please look into this, as now i have heard about the california ford recall, and i feel lilke my vehicle may have manufacturing defects in the wiring components. Thank you sincerely!!!
Consumer was traveling about 35mph ina residential streetand smelled something burning. She saw smoke coming in throughvents ofvehicle.she pulled over andlifted uphood,andnoticed that there was a fire underneath alternator. Dealership was notified.this is the second fire vehicle has experienced, the first fire was caused by the engine cooling fan, was later decided to be a recall, no one is sure of the cause of the second fire.
The problems that i have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. I have had the vehicle in 3 well known automobile repair shops, and no one can locate the problem. When the vehicle stalls, then the problem is there. Unless the problem happens while it's in the shop no one can seem to locate any problem. But, i can tell you that i can only drive the vehicle for about 25 miles before it stalls again. We then have to remove the battery and recharge, and the vehicle will work again. Then drive for about 25 miles, and it stalls again. This, as i said, has happened about 10 times within 2 months. I have only been able to drive the vehicle for 4 days during this time. Please look into this, as now i have heard about the california ford recall, and i feel lilke my vehicle may have manufacturing defects in the wiring components. Thank you sincerely!!!
The alternator was very noisy.nlm
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
When driving vechicle in the rain power steering and the atlernator goes out. Please describe details.tt
Alternator replaced due to power surge.
Alternator shorted internally causing a fire under the hood while driving.nlm
During inclimate weather the steering and alternator belts lock up.tt
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
Cruise control failed to operate, and horn would blow whenever consumer makes a right turn. Dealer notified.
Horn assembly is inoperable. Dealer has been notified. Consumer states the horn never worked properly, ford stated that since the airbag is located over the horn, the repair would be costly.
Cruise control is failing to operate, and whenever consumer makes a right turn the horn would blow out. Dealer notified.
Horn malfunctioneddue to a design defect. Please provide further information.
The vehicles plugs and wires were replaced.nlm
While cornering in neutral the engine will quit and cause loss of power steering, has had the car looked at four times will be taking car back for fifth time.
There were burnt plug wires and a blown ignition module.
Vehicle stalls when the ambient temp is high. I have almost been killed. Refer to tsb number bc0301961101.
This vehicle was subject of recall forthrottlelink cable.ignition/plug cables also failed and had to be replaced.the speedometer/odometer cable that failed failed because of a link.this leads to a question about the overall fitness of cables that ford is using on this vehicle.i've never before heard of a non-traumatic failure of a speedometer/odometer cable at under 100,000 miles. I am not sure of dates or mileage as submitted.this happened a while ago, and i only saw notification of your website on a public bus this evening (8 feb).please investigate and let me know if this is a common problem.i've long since replaced the speedometer/odometer cable and have learned my lesson.never again will i buy a ford motor company product.
When trying to start vehicle it would not start. Vehicle has no power. Dealer contacted.
Engine locked, including steering and all related assemblies.
During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls, the problem has taken place 10 times.
Air bag deployed but driver received injuries from deployment due to ignitor,the injuries were burn related. There is no instructions in owner's manual to position hands.please describe details.
While driving at 25 mphvehicle stalled, not able to start vehicle again.in for repairs at this time.2 cables under hood had melted. Also seat belt casing on rear middle seat fell apart.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving vehicle through a rather busy intersection the check engine warning light came on. Within 5 to 10 seconds later my car stalled in the middle of traffic and would not restart. I contacted ford motor company about this problem and they stated that they were unaware of any problems of this type, but said that they would have their engineering department look into this problem. I asked for written confirmation and they said they can't "do that". I don't believe that my problem was an isolated case.
Vehicle stalls and jerks while driving.tt
Head gasket blewout, causingvehicle to overheat and smoke. There were no signs or warning light indicator.vehicle had required large amounts of antifreeze andoil. Consumer received a recall oncooling fan.questioneddealerif recall had anythng to do withgasket blowing. Dealersaid they werenot aware of any relationship. The vehicle would not start due to spark plug assembly failure and engine head gaskets failure.
Engine loses all power only when cold. After driving for 10 or 20 seconds it starts slowing down.tt
I was never informed about any recalls until after the car was damaged and declared a total lost. No afety defect listed.
Vehicle stalls/hesitates and has starting problems.
Vehicle periodically stalls or bucks while idling or driving. Tt
I bought this car in november of 1997 with 36000 miles on it almost 2 years later i am approaching 60000 miles and it seems the car is breaking down surely the car was made to last longer than this the driving that has been done has been easy driving mostly interstate i am also worried about whether or not my car will last past the year 2000 i havent rcvd any info from ford motor company on whether i need a new computer for the car this car was a big investment for me and i still owe 8000.00 dollars on it do i need to look into getting another car with all the recalls on the web and the ones i have recvd in the mail not to mention the constant rough idle etc. I am worried about whether this car is worth fixing.
Traction control and abs brake warning light came on. Took to dealer.they said consumer needed a new computer , totalling$1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or abs brakes.currently, dealerindicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer.also,consumer said if braking in skid car wouldkeep going.
The car has trouble starting or will not start.this happens intermittently and we cannot predict when the car will not crank/start.you turn the key and nothing happens; it does not crank or make any noise at all.if you park the car and go inside, return and try to start the car, sometimes it does not start.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and various repairs have been made, but the problem persists, and since the non-cranking episodes happen sporadically, they have not isolated or corrected the problem.the frequency of non-cranking episodes is increasing and the wait time to try to restart the car is now up to 1 hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.this has not happened before, so the problem is getting worse.the electrical system, the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc., seem to be defective.ford motor service centers have not been able to diagnose and correct the problem.we need someone with expertise to diagnose and correct the problem.
Beginning a month ago, my car will not start on an intermittent basis.i have had it towed into 2 different independent shops, replaced fuel filter, and fuel pump.car still won't start early mornings.had car towed to ford dealership, the retained car 48 hours, could not identify problem.friends suggests it may be emi causing problem.ford motor company in dearborn, mi does not respond to my questions regarding emi (electrical interference with my car's "computer".neighbors with ford automobiles have had similar problems.we live in a senior mobile home park and have not gotten answers from our landlord.
The ignition switch will accept the key, but the key will not turn to start the engine. The dealer will be contacted.
I took my 1995 ford contour in to my local perry lincoln ford dealer, on hitchcock st., in santa barbara, ca--today (10/12/09. I stated to the repairman that i noticed, on the internet, that the '95 ford contours had been recalled forignition fires.i told him that my ignition switch heats up, every time i drive it, even a short distance of 3 miles to work, every day. I told him that the ignition switch gets so hot, that my key is too hot to handle!!the entire driver'swheel component, that includes the ignition switch, gets hot.the repairman, at ford,took my vin no.; and researched my car, on his ford computer; and my vin no. Did not show a recall.i told him, i thought the recall was for all 1995 ford contours, not just some.do i have to wait for a fire to start, in the ignition switch, before anything isdone about it?i am a working registered nurse; and would rather preventa fire than wait for one to burn my face and body; and destroy my entire car.the ford repairman did nothing about my concerns. He just said there has been no recall on my particular car!!!what can i do to protect myself from injury and harm, especially since my ignition switch, car key--and entire driver's wheel device overheats?all your4 questions, below and to the right ofthis box are cut off except for the "approx. Incident date!!"!your questionnaire also does not allow me to choose"ignition switch" for the defective part!!
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced;3.) air bag insteering wheel has a rattle noise when turningwheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs exceptrattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Key will pull out of ignition while running, can leave in gear without shutting off ignition.
Key is too hot when removing fromignition switch. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
The car has trouble starting or will not start.this happens intermittently and we cannot predict when the car will not crank/start.you turn the key and nothing happens; it does not crank or make any noise at all.if you park the car and go inside, return and try to start the car, sometimes it does not start.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and various repairs have been made, but the problem persists, and since the non-cranking episodes happen sporadically, they have not isolated or corrected the problem.the frequency of non-cranking episodes is increasing and the wait time to try to restart the car is now up to 1 hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.this has not happened before, so the problem is getting worse.the electrical system, the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc., seem to be defective.ford motor service centers have not been able to diagnose and correct the problem.we need someone with expertise to diagnose and correct the problem.
The car will not start intermittently.we have called aaa, replaced the battery, scoped the vehicle, etc., but the problem persists and is increasing in frequency.my daughter has parked the car for a few minutes and when she tried to restart it, it would not crank.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and since the non-cranking episodes happens sporadically, they cannot seem to isolate the problem.the frequency of non-starts is increasing and the wait time to try to restart it has increased to an hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car actually stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.apparently, this has not happened before, but we wonder if the problem is escalating.the electrical system or the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc seem to be defective.we need ford motor company or somebody with some expertise to diagnose and repair the problem.
Consumer was smelling smoke inside of vehicle , starter/ brakes and other parts were replaced. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
The car has trouble starting or will not start.this happens intermittently and we cannot predict when the car will not crank/start.you turn the key and nothing happens; it does not crank or make any noise at all.if you park the car and go inside, return and try to start the car, sometimes it does not start.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and various repairs have been made, but the problem persists, and since the non-cranking episodes happen sporadically, they have not isolated or corrected the problem.the frequency of non-cranking episodes is increasing and the wait time to try to restart the car is now up to 1 hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.this has not happened before, so the problem is getting worse.the electrical system, the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc., seem to be defective.ford motor service centers have not been able to diagnose and correct the problem.we need someone with expertise to diagnose and correct the problem.
The car has trouble starting or will not start.this happens intermittently and we cannot predict when the car will not crank/start.you turn the key and nothing happens; it does not crank or make any noise at all.if you park the car and go inside, return and try to start the car, sometimes it does not start.this has happened many times.sometimes, if you wait 20-30 minutes, the car will start up, but you cannot be sure.the car has been scoped and various repairs have been made, but the problem persists, and since the non-cranking episodes happen sporadically, they have not isolated or corrected the problem.the frequency of non-cranking episodes is increasing and the wait time to try to restart the car is now up to 1 hour.the car is not safe to drive because no one can predict when the car will not start or when it will stop.yesterday, the car stopped while my husband was driving it into the driveway.this has not happened before, so the problem is getting worse.the electrical system, the starter/ignition system or solenoids, etc., seem to be defective.ford motor service centers have not been able to diagnose and correct the problem.we need someone with expertise to diagnose and correct the problem.
1995 ford contour recall letter #99m03 issued oct.1999. I purchased car apr.2001 without knowledge of this recall. Mileage when purchased, 98,042.mileage when wiring harness was determined as problem, 121,869. I have receipts for parts and labor that was not necessary due to this problem.there is a total of 20 recalls as of jan. 1995 on my vin number. Ford motor states recall #99m03, is not considered a safety recall and expires at 100,000 miles.other recalls extend to 150,000 miles because they are considered customer satisfaction courtesy. The car was manufactured and sold with a wiring harness defect and several other defects. Because i purchased the car used i was not aware of all defects. I believe ford should be responsible for their defectiveproducts and not force the second owner of the car to pay for their mistakes. The car doesn't start but alllight and warning signals come on, the windshield wipers won't turn off and door locks or windows don't work.the defective wiring harness has caused damage to the motor as well.boyd's automotive will verify damage to the vehicle due to the wiring harness, and unnecessary expenses paid before discovery of defect(s). Texas department of transportation motor vehicle division, enforcement section and the texas department of transportation motor vehicle division, consumer affairs section, referred my complaint to you because of the numerous recalls.
Dt: contact states the wiring harnessis cracking , causing the vehicle to stall while driving, gasoline fumes from the fuel injector is coming inside the vehicle. When it rains or when washing the vehicle it gets water into the computer of the vehicle, causing loss of power, the vehicle will not start.the service dealer stated this was a defect within the vehicle.
Two weeks after purchase consumer was told all wiring was not insulated causing the vehicle to be dangerous to start.nlm
Two weeks after purchase consumer was told all wiring was not insulated causing the vehicle to be dangerous to start.nlm
I have a ford contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 i have some complaints about my car.there are some recalls out on this vehicle.but there are not list for my contour vin # but i have the same problems.my car was taken to the robins ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting.after they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that i have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires.but they have not issued a recall for my vin# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car.i also have some problems that have just started that ford have recalls on but again not my so called vin#.my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working.both have recalls on them.i also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags.i have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their ford manufacturer.how can i get this things fix so their will be no accidents.
Dt: consumer felt vehicle had bad wiring harness.the engine light came on and off. There wereno air conditioner/ heater/ compressor or fan .took vehicle to an a mechanic, it was there that mechanic determined thatthe wiring harness was faulty, and had a potential for catching on fire.no repairswere made.consumer contacteddealership and ford manufacturer about this problem. Consumer was advisedofan extended warranty through customer relations for 10 years or 100,000 miles.consumer did not apply for extended warranty because vehicle was over 100,000 miles, and dealer never made consumer aware of this in the past.no repairs were made.
Driving on hwy rpms stopped running; vehicle stall out; vehicle started coasting. Pulled to side; turned it off; restarted it 15 minutes later. Took to dealer & informed electrical cable wiring (battery/alternator) had melted & caused vehicle to stall.
Wiring melted together under the dashboard,also the switch melted.
While driving smelled an awfull smell like wires burning.blower/ heater, and air conditioning stopped working.consumer spoke to a mechanic whosaid thatit could have caught fire.
I own a 1995 ford contour gl that was purchased new. I recently opened the hood to find that the electrical wiring insulation is brittle and falling apart and exposing the bare wire. This may cause a fire if two of the exposed wires touch and create a spark. I talked to ford motor company who told me that a customer satisfaction bulletin was send out in 1999. This should be a safety recall and not a service bulletin. The bulletin expires at 100,000 miles or 10 years after warranty. The wiring is made so that when the vehicle reaches a certain age, the plastic will fall off and the metal wires can be recycled. The cars are known to mechanics at fords dealerships as throwaway cars after ten years, because of the bio-degradable wiring.
Consumerhad taken vehicleto dealer for recall 00 v 367 000/ engine cooling fan repairs.after consumertook it back to dealer,they found out a bare wire wich was causing problem.a general manager said that they could not be responsible for what had happened,therefore nothing could be done. Consumer states after vehicle was returned it began to overheat, the check engine light would come and fuses were blown, consumer was infomred that the reason the fuses were blowing was because therecall that was performedon the engine cooling fanwas done wrong and that was why vehicle was overheating, delaer then stated that additional repairs would not be covered due to the mileage.
Car cuts off when you turn the lights on or press the brakes.
While driving vehicle caught on fire without warning. Dealer notified.
Insulation on wires is cracked, andwires are exposed, mostly where cooling fan is located.
The consumer was not told of any wiring/electrical problems until the vehicle was over 100,000 miles, now they will not honor any recall or warranties because of the mileage, the plastic covering on the wiring has become brittle and is breaking off.nlm
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then,power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while.gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.
I bought a car on aug o8,2003. It broke down an hour later on the highway. I took it to tinks and the mechanic russ told me that the were 20-30 wires that need to be replace and that the car was no good. I wanted my money back and they said they would fix the car the warrany is for 30 days.they fixed the car and i got it back on aug 14,2003. It stalled 4 times after i picked it up. They also gave me 4 keys that would not open the car so i was locked out. They had to break into the car because they didn't have the key. I had to go phillipsburg to get an id i had lost. I was driving in the third lane when the car jerked and started smoking. Thats when we notice the car was on fire.i got over to the shoulder we got out. The car was on fire i couldn't believe it my kids,myself, and thier father were in danger.we i called the dealer and i told anthony what happen ,he had no remors he said i hope you had insurance. Not asking if we were ok. Can you help me please how can he cell a car that catches on fire. That was a scary situation and i never wanted my kids to have to have to go through that put yourself in my shoes how would you feel if it was you. Help me please .
There were burnt plug wires and a blown ignition module.
While driving vehicle overheats. Consumer has contacted dealer.dealer refused to replace burned wiring under warranty. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle experienced symptoms of the recall on the electrical system. Dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. *nlm
Wiring harness that connects tobatterydisintegrated, causingcover to expose the wires which could lead toa fire.
Consumer heard about the notification on the wire harness. Dealer refused to repair vehicle because over the mileage requirement. Took vehicle to private mechanic, and mechanic informed consumer that wiring harness was effecting entire electrical system, and melting wire insulation. Contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that this vehiclenot included in notification 99m03 because of over mileage and not under warranty.
Electrical short, interior compartment fire, driver'ssunvisor has minordefect which caused an electrical short in the wiring.vehicle had beenparked for 3 days when discovered.
Two weeks after purchase consumer was told all wiring was not insulated causing the vehicle to be dangerous to start.nlm
Electric power steering pump valve control wires shorted out.
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic for a normal tune up; it was discovered that the electrical wiring harness was deteriorated.due to the potential risk of fire while repairing the vehicle, the contact was advised to go to the dealer.when the vehicle was taken to the dealership, the parts to repair the deteriorated electrical wiring harness were discontinued.the manufacturer was contacted, and provided a telephone number to a parts store.the store did not carry the parts either.the junk yard was also checked for availability of replacement parts.the parts at the junk yard were in a worst condition than the contact's vehicle.
Check engine light came on.vehicle was at dealership 5-17-99 not fixed until 5-21-99. Replaced module.engine light came on again on 6-11-99 and presented car to the sarasota ford dealership.car was purchased from this dealership with an extended warranty called phoenix american insurance group.dealership states vehicle is unsafe to drive and they will contact phoenix american for authorization.phoenix american requested the ford company share in this expense.the ford company has denied this request.neither the ford company nor phoenix american will now cover the total rewiring of the vehicle.phoenix american will only cover "one" wire to be replaced.sarasota ford states all wiring must be replaced as it is dangerous to drive and the cost is $6,000. All repairs to this vehicle have always been completed by sarasota.i feel that no car with less than 37,000 miles should have to have total rewiring.i purchased an insurance policy to cover my expenses for repairs through sarasota ford.neither company has returned numerous calls and i have been without my vehicle for over 40 days as it is still at sarasota ford for they told me it was not safe to drive.please assist as this electrical problem could cause a fire and personal harm.
The car was going down the street, about 30 miles an hour, when suddenly there was alot of smoke. The car was immediately pulled over.that is when the fire was first noticed.the fire destroyed the entire car. The car was totalled.
Original diagnosis by independent mechanic:failure to start vehicle due to three things:problems in fuse box by battery, burned wires in same area, corrosion of connectors to battery -- ford store diagnosis:need new wrap around battery cable connectors -- danger of fire -- when vehicle started twice by independent mechanic there was smoke -- and one of the wires burned through completely>fire danger to engine
While driving smoke started to come from under the hood and vehicle caught on fire.dealerhas inspected vehicle.
Consumer was traveling 50-55mph , avehicle started smoking at a stop light, and when taking off.consumer pulled over, and it bursted into flames. Insurance company never said what caused fire.vehicle was totaled
Ford "owner notification program" 99m03 describes, and offers to fix for free, a problem in which engine wiring harness insulation rots due to certain environmental factors.program involves a warranty extension to 10 years beyond original warranty, or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.symptoms of the problem vary widely.in my case, the car just shut down while driving.while there were no injuries, this was an obvious safety hazard.if it had happened on the interstate instead of on a side road, the result could have been disastrous.in response to this problem, ford issued 99m03, which they call an "owner notification program".the problem is that, according to my own experience, and according to the personnel at my local dealer's service department, owners were not notified unless they brought the car in for something that turned out to be caused by the wiring harness problem.this program needs to be elevated to a recall so that all owners are aware of the risks and are able to take appropriate action to protect themselves.
Protective coating on wire harness is flaking off onto engine compartment. This causes bear wires to be touching. Ahazard defect that could cause an electrical fire.
Wqhile traveling about 35mph on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down.please fill in additional information.dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The heater and ac fan first failed at 34,000 miles and was repaired under warranty. The fan motor (under hood) and fan controls (under dash) were both "chared". The same routine occured somewhere between 60 and 80 000 miles. That time the dealership said there was a new repair kit for this defect only since it was out of warranty i would have to pay for it. I did..this fall the fan quit again. Almost the same time we received a letter from ford announcing a recall for the heater wiring. After installing the components the dealer said the fan started then quit. Checking their work the decided everything was correct so they chased the wires back to the fuse box. There they couldn't find anything wrong until they pulled the fuse box and the entire underside was charred. When i think of the number of time i brought gas for my lawnmower home in the cat it frightens me. There could have been a real fire. It might have been due to the original problem just not found until now.
I have a 1995 ford contour and recently had it in the garage to have some transmission work done. When i picked the car up the mechanic informed me that the car was a safety hazard as most of the under hood wiring harnesses were faulty. The insulation om the wires were cracking and in some cases bare wires were exposed. I have not been notified of any recall's on the condition have i am the original owner of the vehicle.
Engine sputtered alot. Took vehicle to dealer, who foundwiring harness needed to be replaced, wires had melted.
Ea00005, smoke started coming from underneath the hood and the flames cameout, starting a fire without any prior warning.
Ford's contour and its sister car the mercurymystique have defective wire harnesses. The wire shields crack causing shorts, which lead to mechanical break downs and can lead to engine fires. Ford issued an owner notification program #99m03, which admits to this problem and extends coverage to notified individuals but limits the term of coverage. Wire harnesses are not a normal wear component and should not fall apart for no reason. Hundreds of thousands of these vehicles are on the road and have not been repaired. Ford has expressed no interest in helping notify consumers. Further, ford's dealers are unable to locate replacement harnesses.
Dt: contact states underneath the hood the harness wiringmelted. .recall campaign011009000 was issued. Consumer did not receive a recall notice from the manufacturer.however,manufacturer providedconsumer with recall00s44, concerning electrical fuse connectors andrecall 99m03 regardingunderhood wire harness.the service dealer stated the recall campaign has expired.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causingextended stopping distance which may cause a crash, and abs light kept coming on. Also, dealer had to replacewiring harness.it is common problem.please provide further information.
Ford has a recall for wiring harness underhood...i have twice taken my car to two different dealers but they tell me the wiring with cracked insulation under my hood is not covered under the recall the wiring to several vital components have numerous cracks which could cause failure of said components.
While driving at 25 mphvehicle stalled, not able to start vehicle again.in for repairs at this time.2 cables under hood had melted. Also seat belt casing on rear middle seat fell apart.
Engine check light came on beforevehicle started overheating. Dealer stated itwas wiring harness, but no warranty will cover it. Consumer insisted more information thatdealer didn't give.
Main wiring harness insulator cracked and fell off into pieces, exposingbare wire. Ford had a m program wiring.consumer did not receive notice of this program. Contacted dealer, and vehicle was in for repair. Contacted ford customer service, and they stated if vehicle had less than 100000 miles they could fix it.
Wiring under hood burned out,causing damage to major sensor.also,headlightskept going on and off.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
The problems that i have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. I have had the vehicle in 3 well known automobile repair shops, and no one can locate the problem. When the vehicle stalls, then the problem is there. Unless the problem happens while it's in the shop no one can seem to locate any problem. But, i can tell you that i can only drive the vehicle for about 25 miles before it stalls again. We then have to remove the battery and recharge, and the vehicle will work again. Then drive for about 25 miles, and it stalls again. This, as i said, has happened about 10 times within 2 months. I have only been able to drive the vehicle for 4 days during this time. Please look into this, as now i have heard about the california ford recall, and i feel lilke my vehicle may have manufacturing defects in the wiring components. Thank you sincerely!!!
1995 ford contour was pulled out of one of our garages and into another one.got out of car went inside - someone walking by saw a fire in the garage.this blaze almost burned down our building. The car is a total loss and found out it was the wiring harness.ford wont back their product even though we found out there was a recall on the wiring harness. We are totally getting the run around from fords so called customer service.they wont do anything because of the miles on the car are over 100,00. Quality is job 1 with ford is a joke.they knew these cars are starting fires.lucky it didnt kill someone in the fire.it took 4 men to put out this fire. I have seen all over internet and national news stories about this exact same problem.i guess cause there has not been enought fatalities to fix their product.this wiring harness almost burned down our business - would ford pay it - no way - i told customer service i was going to put this burned joke of a car on our front lot and write on the windshield "quality is job 1" if you dont burn up in one of our vehicles.!!i want a resolution to this matter!!!!
Experienced transmission issues, with intermittentrough shifting and intermittent failures to engage in drive or reverse.it mysteriously started torun fine for several days.one morning i drove a short distance for an appointment.upon returning and starting the car i noticed smoke exiting the left side of the engine compartment.i turned of the vehicle and inspected the engine compartment, and i could still see some smoke coming from the left-rear part of the engine compartment.after this incident, several of the vehicle's electrical functions failed, including park/brake shift interlock, heater fan, backup lights, directional flashers.following the incident, the transmission issues have resumed.upon inspection, i noticed several wires had cracking insulation, and some even had bare wire exposed.
The underhood wiring harness in this car has been recalled by ford for replacement.however the recall expired at 100,000 miles.the previous owner of this vehicle indicates that they never received the recall notice.in addition, a subsequent recall was performed on this vehicle and the dealer never mentioned the problem with the wiring harness.all insulation on the wiring harness is either off or cracked and coming off.this leaves totally bare and exposed wiring which can arc, short out (causing other problems).there are areas where bare wiring is routed right next to gas lines and should a leak occur and a spark the results could be catastrophic.fords response was that since the car was beyond the mileage limit and this was their recall(not nhtsa's) they weren't required to perform the repairs.one has only to look under the hood and see how dangerous this situation is.
I have had countless problems with this car. The latest is the insulating coating on the wires under the hood is cracked and breaking off. This is causing numerous engine codes. These shorts are causing the car to stop unexpectedly on the hiway and not restart. I was notified of ford's extended warranty after the car had already passed the mileage that they offered. I can not drive or sell the car as is. Why has there not been a nhtsa recall yet, i have heard of many of these cars even catching on fire.
Vehicle was having problem with the battery. Also, the wire that is attached to the hood release came apart. Contacted dealer for repair, to replace hood cable.
Original diagnosis by independent mechanic:failure to start vehicle due to three things:problems in fuse box by battery, burned wires in same area, corrosion of connectors to battery -- ford store diagnosis:need new wrap around battery cable connectors -- danger of fire -- when vehicle started twice by independent mechanic there was smoke -- and one of the wires burned through completely>fire danger to engine
Defective engine compartment wiring harness in my 1995 ford insulation evidently does not meets the performance specifications needed to survive the environmantal conditions present in the engine compartment.all wires are showing evidence of cracking and bare wires are actually showing through.i am concerned that this poses a safety hazard for driver and occupants.ford will not honor recall as they say one of their dealers did the inspection; however, they must have been blind not to see this cracking.based on the number of complaints i've seen on your site, suggest you institute a mandatory safety recall before someone gets killed.
Air conditioner had quit. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic. During this repair mechanic found wiring harness needed to be replaced. Allplastic coating was falling apart when being touched. Wireswere exposed, and one circuit had shorted out.
Accesory wire harness insulation wore out. Therefore bare wires touched frame of car and shorted out. Therefore causing fire. After inspection, all other wires seem to be cracking and wearing out.
Engine caught fire after driving 2mi and turning engine off. The car engine then started up autmatically and began into other cars while on fire with out keys in the ignition. The car had no previous electrical problems and was not running hot.
Wiring harness from back of altinator to back of engine burned.
Wiring harness under brake booster located in the engine compartment is melting together. This causing eratic behavier,possibly a short circuit andfire.dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Having problems with wiring harness. This could cause a fire. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Consumer 1995 contour died while backing out of the driveway.the consumer was told the vehicle had wiring problems under the hood.
While driving, suddenly the vehicle started idling rough. The consumer turned the vehicle off, and towed it to a mechanic. The <a " wire harness needs to be replaced. The manufacture is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty on this part.please provide any additional information.the vehicle began to experience electrical problems with the ac and heating controls.the consumer also stated that the vehicle's speedometer control began to have problems.the consumer was told that the mass air flow sensor was the cause of the problem with the vehicle. *tc
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it.i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. I have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. Water pump went out, air went out all wiring covers has crumbled off leaving exposed wires to start a fire and much more.i have been treated like i was a child and didn't know any better with the dealership and ford motor company. I now have a car that i can't drive because it is a fire hazard. I want something done to my satisfaction.i know they quit making the 1995 ford contour because there were so many manufacturer problems. I am now told they can't get parts to fix the car and i can't trade it in on another one. I am a female and i am tired of the treatment i'm receiving from ford. My car has always been serviced at a ford dealership. I have contacted several agencys concerning my problems.
They don't know why my engine cuts out.i believe problem is left over from all the work they did on abs and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired.refused to install "flight recorder" to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems.dealer replaced entire lh wiring harness when repairing abs, left many "loose ends" all over the car.
Thre is a cuurent campaign recall on both defects, but does not fix problem of wire overheat and fire.
This vehicle was a total loss.i had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
Pe00023,wiring harness which connects to the fanshort circuit and caused a fire.there is an improvement campaign 99m03 which states that they will fix the wiring harness.but, ford is trying to cover up the defect.please provide further information.
While traveling through a parking lot smoke permeatedpassenger's compartment. Fire department opened hood, and stated that an electrical fire had occurred. No injuries. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Under investigation at present. 059749 # fire department, report station 46loop, 1604 us 281 north, stone oak, tx.
Several instances of the car shutting off with no prior warning. I found out that ford motor company used the wrong wiring in the engine compartment. The wiring that was used can not withstand the environmental conditions that it is exposed toheat. Ford motor is well aware of this engineering deficiency and issued a "campaign", not a recall on the wiring, that will cover consumers for 10 years from the date of original owners purchase or 100000 miles. Ford informed me that even though they are aware they will not repair the problem unless complaints about the wiring or related symptons are made. This is malicious act on behalf of the ford co to their consumers.possible consequences of not issuing a true recall could result in but not limited to the following brief listing:1) fire resulting in severe injury or death of occupants from arcing wires dues due to broken, cracked, and damaged insulation.2) crash resulting in death to the occupants of the vehicle and/or other vehicle(s) involved due to unexpected stalling of vehicle on roadway.3) crash resulting in severe injury or property damagedue tounexpected stalling of vehicle while being operated.to summarize people can die, be paralyzed or severly injured because of ford's desire to save money and deny responsibility for their manufacturing/ engineering flaws. A simple "campaign" is not acceptable and should be a safety recall to protect the consumer which could eventually become innocent victims. Ford installed the incorrect wiring on the assembly line and tne after becoming aware of the defect did the very minimum to correct the issue. They need to be held accountable for this deficiency for the life of the car. Automobile wiring specifications is not new technology and to make a mistake of that magnitude can not be overlooked.
Wiring on 95 ford contour, we did a valve job to this car and at this time we noticed the wiring harness was a mess the coating was coming off the wires, what coating that is there is dry and brittle exposing the wires, the bare wires touching at places, went andgot one from the recycle parts yard and it was the same waynow we are having a hard time finding a good one to put back on the car a new one is so expensive i believe i was quoted around $1300.00 .
Under hood wiring harness got hot and melted the insulation off the wires,causing smoke and burnt smell of plastic and on some of the sensors that control the engine,resulting in high engine speed,lack of stopping power and steering,i parked the car at home and now will not start.
Insulation ofwires inwiring harness cracked and had to be "shaken" sometimes in order to startvehicle. Also,turn signal came on by itself, and after that wires started smoking. Consumer then pulled a fuse which stoppedwires from smoking.please provide any additional information.
Deterioration of the wiring harness, ford contour 95 were made with a deficient engine wiringharness isolation system. Very dangerous ! short circuits! they just extended the warranty for 7 years or 100,000 miles,my car has only 45,000 and the wiring harness is in such bad conditions i am afraid to drive my car, as recommended by mechanics. The ford anddealersays it has to be changedoutside of the already expired warranty, about 3,500 dollars (by tropical ford in orlando) it is impossible, the car price is 3,500 d. ( total lost)it is fabrication defect , the car has only 45,000. Why it is not a recall ? the affected customers were not told the car will expire in 2005! because nobody will pay the car value to fix it! i should keep driving until the short circuit comes ! would you be comfortable with your daughter driving this car?i believe it is not fair! ford should fix the problem if the car hasless than 100,000 m at least! currently i have lights turning on by themselves on my dashboard!
After driving parked the vehicle then went inside ofhouse, then came back out tovehicle and found out that vehicle was on fire without a prior warning.believed that fire had started fromunderhood.
Ltr from regarding complaints about the electrical system in his 1995 ford contour.the consumer stated the underhood wiring harness was brittle and the insulation coating was peeling off exposing the wire harness.
Cooling fan shorted out -noticed thich black smoke - fire dept determined fire originated from cooling fan motor shorting out
Consumer received notification that vehicle was included inengine cooling fan recall00v367000.consumermade three appointments to havevehicle serviced;however,dealer informed consumer thatappointments were never put into computer and service was denied.on may 19th, 2001 there was an electrical fire in underhood wiring.please provide any additional information/attachments.
1995 ford contour.recall 99m03 (underhood wiring harness) was completed by ford dealership october 2000.in 2003 and since, check engine light comes on, abs light comes on, blows fuses randomly, finally the steering column started smoking and the wiring caught fire.after inspection, it appears ford only replaced part of the wiring harness on the recall, not the entire harness as the invoice shows.part of the wiring appears in very good shape, while some sections of the harness are frayed, insulation is falling off, and bare wire is exposed.if this is the norm and not just an individual incident, it is a very misleading and dangerous deception.it would appear they only patched a problem that was, for safety's sake suppose to be replaced. The invoice that was provided when repairs were done, does indicate that the entire harness was, in fact replaced.the bottom line is, ford has failed to repair what can potentially be a very dangerous problem.they only patched the problem.now the only option available to the consumer is to replace the entire harness, because ford does not make sections of the harness available.the wiring harness on an automobile is not something that an owner should have to be concerned with failing. Of all the automobiles that currently reside in salvage yards, most of which are considerably older than a 1995 contour, i would suspect that a very small percent are there because of a wiring harness failure.i still have the entire harness, photos of the harness, and the invoice where the work was done. The vehicle will not run until the abs section is replaced. As i stated before, the only way to repair the car is to purchase the entire harness from ford, which i have not yet been able to do. If this was common practice, ford needs to go back and replace the sections that were not replaced.after all that is what the invoice shows they did.thank you for your time.
Consumer states the vehicle developed what was diagnosed as transmission problems, it was suggested that the transmission be serviced, soon after, the vehicle began performing poorly and the transmission was then replaced entirely, after less that 500 miles the vehicle began experiencing electrical problems, the alternator, battery and relay was replaced, however there was no improvement with the vehicle, the dealer then informed consumer that the actual problem was the engine wiring harness that was causing all the problems and that ford had issued a secret warranty regarding the problem, however consumer had missed the deadline.
While idling in traffic, cooling fan made terrible noise and smoke poured out from under hood.coolant temp. Quickly rose.had to stop and let vehicle cool before limping home without an effective cooling fan.
After going through the car wash vehicle would not start. Consumer opened the hood and found no insulation on the wires which caused a short.
The underhood wiring harness on this vehicle displays areas where the insulation is completely gone and/or flaking off.this leaves bare wires that are shorting out.this includes the negative and positive battery cables, which could cause the battery to explode when shorted.it also includes the wiring to the crash sensors for the airbag system.this means that if the wiring to the safing sensor (under the dash) is also shorted out and the wiring to one of the crash modules shorts out, then the airbag(s) could deploy.not very welcome if you happen to be driving down the road at 70 mph.ford has been contacted about this and had issues their own recall, but it expired at 100000 miles.the original owners of this vehicle never received the recall notice, although they did receive recall notices on both sides of this notice.fords current response is that you have to get a wiring harness from a junkyard as they no longer have them available, however they have a price of 2500.00 for one.the problem with getting one from a junkyard is that they are all displaying this problem.
An electrical short in the wiring harness, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the cooling system under the hood.
First the a/c started flooding the passenger compartment. Result the condenser was replaced by plantation ford, who told me this was a common problem with these vehicles. Then the transmission started lurching in reverse. Result $2000, and again ford told me this was a common problem with the contour. Finally the engine quit on the highway, and the head gasket was blown. Much later ford issue a recall for the cooling fan fuse, aand the wiring harness. Both of which i was not informed about, but had to learn from a mechanic. And when i did take the car to plantation forn they told me they could not tell if the head gaasket was blown because of the cooling fan fuse, and that the engine wiring harness recall had expired at 100,000 making my vehicle ineligible since it had 106,000. I have e:mailed you pictures of the harness, which are so brittle, and corroded i would be scared to start any motor with it for fear of a fire.
- the contact stated that the compartment wiring harness insulation on the1995 ford contour's enginebecame brittle and cracked. The contact stated there wasfordrecall number 99m03 which stated that the reason for this was due to heat and moisture. The contact stated most of the insulation has fallen off.the contact was unable to startthe vehicle, and had not taken the vehicle to the dealership for repair. The vehicle currently had 18,8000 miles. Update 4/9
Traction control and abs brake warning light came on. Took to dealer.they said consumer needed a new computer , totalling$1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or abs brakes.currently, dealerindicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer.also,consumer said if braking in skid car wouldkeep going.
Manufacturers recall 99 m 03/wiring harness underhood: vehicle would not start/run.notified manufacturer, and informed of a recall concerningwiring harness. Notified dealer; gerry ford,leeburg; va,phone# 703/777-0000, who refused to honorrecall. Seeking assistance from nhtsa in this matter. Consumer stated that the wiring harness failed causing starter, solenoid and battery to blow up. *yd
My car stalled on me back in march of this year, and when it was looked at a garage, they told me it was a faulty engine wiring harness on my 1995 ford contour. I looked around on the internet, and saw that there was indeed a recall on this same harness. I never received a notice from ford about it. I contacted the local ford dealer, and they verified that there was indeed a recall on it, and to bring it in to have the work done. I then had the car towed there to have it fixed. After they had it for about three or four days, i went back to check on it, and they said that they couldn't work on it, because it was five thousand miles over their "recall warranty". I had the car towed back home, and called ford themselves. I got the same runaround from them also. I notified them that i never received the recall notice on it, and they basically told me sorry, it wasn't their fault. I have found several message boards on the internet, that people complain of the same problem, and it seems that ford, knowing there is a safety problem with it, should fix it no matter what. The wiring harness on the car is completely burned through, and most all of the wires are bare, and exposed. I was told from a dealership, that if i wanted to have the work done myself, the harness would cost around $1200, just for the part. I found this website, and was hoping, maybe i could get someone to help me out in getting ford to fix a known problem on their vehicle. Thank you.
Consumer took vehicle for manufacturer'srecall 99mo3. Vehicle was experiencing poor traction control, and abs lights were on constantly.dealersaidwiring harness could cause it not to work.dealer won't dorecall becausetitlewas branded. Dealerwas wood house ford in blair ne. Phone no. 402-926-4126.
Two other vehicles exhibit same defectas 95 contour vin [xxx] and 95 mercury mystique 2.5 vin [xxx]. No safety defect (s) stated within summary.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Mechanic stated that they are getting several vehicles where the wiring harness insulation is being compromised due to heat from the exhaust.the harness is too close to the heat side of motor.also, the wire coating is not meeting specifications and is crumbling. Ts
Problems with wiring harness. Mr
The problem is in the wiring harness under the hood. The outer coating cracked causing the wires to melt. This is a known problem by ford motor company they did a recall on it --the recall number is 99m03. Ford will not honor the recall due to the fact the car was listed as salvage but the reasons for salvage had nothing to do with the recall issue. The wires have worked fine for the past 3 years and they are the original wires and harness.
Defective wiring harness.
The fuse for the air conditioner and defroster continues to blow.
Original diagnosis by independent mechanic:failure to start vehicle due to three things:problems in fuse box by battery, burned wires in same area, corrosion of connectors to battery -- ford store diagnosis:need new wrap around battery cable connectors -- danger of fire -- when vehicle started twice by independent mechanic there was smoke -- and one of the wires burned through completely>fire danger to engine
Recall 95s31 nhtsa 95v228; was not told parts weren't on scene but had vehicle there for appointment, serviced something allowed owner to leave.ttthe rear left (driver's side) tale lamp seemed to have a short in it, when going over bumps it would go out then come back on at another bump.
Fuse panel and wiring loom melted causing heater switch to fail.mjs
The fuse for the air conditioner and defroster continues to blow.
Original diagnosis by independent mechanic:failure to start vehicle due to three things:problems in fuse box by battery, burned wires in same area, corrosion of connectors to battery -- ford store diagnosis:need new wrap around battery cable connectors -- danger of fire -- when vehicle started twice by independent mechanic there was smoke -- and one of the wires burned through completely>fire danger to engine
Wiring under hood burned out,causing damage to major sensor.also,headlightskept going on and off.
Insulation ofwires inwiring harness cracked and had to be "shaken" sometimes in order to startvehicle. Also,turn signal came on by itself, and after that wires started smoking. Consumer then pulled a fuse which stoppedwires from smoking.please provide any additional information.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
Dt: contact states underneath the hood the harness wiringmelted. .recall campaign011009000 was issued. Consumer did not receive a recall notice from the manufacturer.however,manufacturer providedconsumer with recall00s44, concerning electrical fuse connectors andrecall 99m03 regardingunderhood wire harness.the service dealer stated the recall campaign has expired.
I had the heater blower fixed under warranty on feb1,2000.on nov 17 2000, i had it replaced again at my own cost.on jan 24, 2001 i had it fixed again.this time i had to replace the fuse box junction panel as well.this has been fixed three time in the last 12 months.everyone i know who owns a contour has had this problem.i don't think i should have to pay for a known defect like this.they wouldn't fix it under the recall the last two times because i had over 72000 miles on it and i spent over 300.00 of my money on it the last two times.thank you for you time
The fuses continue to blow-ac, defogger, defrost, left & right blinkers are not operationg.i have replaced the fuses many times problem still exsit.
The heater and ac fan first failed at 34,000 miles and was repaired under warranty. The fan motor (under hood) and fan controls (under dash) were both "chared". The same routine occured somewhere between 60 and 80 000 miles. That time the dealership said there was a new repair kit for this defect only since it was out of warranty i would have to pay for it. I did..this fall the fan quit again. Almost the same time we received a letter from ford announcing a recall for the heater wiring. After installing the components the dealer said the fan started then quit. Checking their work the decided everything was correct so they chased the wires back to the fuse box. There they couldn't find anything wrong until they pulled the fuse box and the entire underside was charred. When i think of the number of time i brought gas for my lawnmower home in the cat it frightens me. There could have been a real fire. It might have been due to the original problem just not found until now.
Switch failed when removed to replace it was melted to the to the wiring conector and one year later the same part failed it had the same problem it will not work in the high but will work on other two speeds.
While driving the smell of smoke came from the dash and then the heater blower control switch stopped working.i had a letter from ford dated october of 1999 that they were having problems with the switches.they informed me that they would extend the warranty on that component.now when i ask them about it, nobody seems to know anything about it.i am convinced that a small fire was under my dash board.also, my defroster won't function correctly and makes for dangerous driving.
The heater and ac fan first failed at 34,000 miles and was repaired under warranty. The fan motor (under hood) and fan controls (under dash) were both "chared". The same routine occured somewhere between 60 and 80 000 miles. That time the dealership said there was a new repair kit for this defect only since it was out of warranty i would have to pay for it. I did..this fall the fan quit again. Almost the same time we received a letter from ford announcing a recall for the heater wiring. After installing the components the dealer said the fan started then quit. Checking their work the decided everything was correct so they chased the wires back to the fuse box. There they couldn't find anything wrong until they pulled the fuse box and the entire underside was charred. When i think of the number of time i brought gas for my lawnmower home in the cat it frightens me. There could have been a real fire. It might have been due to the original problem just not found until now.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
Speedometer needle fluctuated wildly, then it registered zero.ten seconds later the car's driveablity went down due to the on-board computer receiving zero speed input: limited accelleration, no cruise control, etc.end result: both speed cable and speed control sensor broken; connection pin from transmission to sensor stuck or snapped -->will need to drop transmission and tear it open just to get at a $25 part!
Wiring harness under center console too close to shifter, causing shifter to rub wires down to bare metal, causing them to short out. *dh
After vehicle was parked for 1 hour 15 minutes a fire started under the dashboard.vehicle was totaled.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While drivingengine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come fromdashboard with a plastic smell.cooling system will not work.
While driving the smell of smoke came from the dash and then the heater blower control switch stopped working.i had a letter from ford dated october of 1999 that they were having problems with the switches.they informed me that they would extend the warranty on that component.now when i ask them about it, nobody seems to know anything about it.i am convinced that a small fire was under my dash board.also, my defroster won't function correctly and makes for dangerous driving.
The wire harness has expose wires underneath the vehicle.pleasefurnish additional information.ph
Hvac fan under dash on passengers side has a shortage in the wiring to the fuse box under dash on drivers side.could open and close fuse box to get fan to work then stopped working at all.rear seat belt locks all fell apart.passenger and drivers side doors will not open.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Heater switch and wiring melted.
The wire harness has expose wires underneath the vehicle.pleasefurnish additional information.ph
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated a burning odor was emitted from the air vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, where the mechanic stated that the insulation on the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 158,140.
The vehicle suddenly overheated quickly damaging the head gasket and thermostat, the consumer believes she should be reimbursed for repair under recall 00v-367, dealer refused reimbursement.nlm
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to nhtsa recall 00v367000/manufacturer's recall 00s44/ cooling fan failure.dealer refused to correct recall.consumer states that there are several recalls waiting to be completed on vehicle.
The vehicles engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice, the consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Original oxygen gas sensor causing check enginecheck light to come on.cost to fix $400.low coolant sensor warning light comes on. Cost to fix $70.these should not be my responsibility.there is nothing that i can do to cause these items to malfunction.these are manufacturers' parts problems.
Consumerwas traveling onhighway andtemperature light came on, andengine gasket blewout. Hadvehicle towed to dealership.
Vehicle overheats after driving short distances continually.
The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00v-367.nlm
My car has continually to run hot, the part that sends the information the engine for the fan to come on was defective.i took my car to the dealership to try to purchase the part and the dealership told me that this part was a recall part.by this part being defective it has damaged my engine and the dealership told me that my car was over the miles and the recall date was over and they was not going to honor the recall.they told me that i can purchase the part, but they was not going to replace my engine.this part has damaged my engine and they should not only replaced the defective part with not charge, but they should also replace my engine due the defective part.the dealership service center stated that they were only following ford motor company guidelines.
The vehicles engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00v-367 resulting in a fire under the hood, the consumer request full reimbursement but was only given a partial reimbursement.nlm
Consumer received a recall notice 00s-440 on engine cooling fan electronic fuse and took the vehicle to the dealer, after repair the vehicle continued to overheat worse than before.
A/c stopped cooling, temperature gauge went to hot and i pulled over. There was no sign that the car had gotten hot. No steam, etc. Regular maintenance on car done.
Vehicle developed a noise and dealer replaced the power steering pump, however noise did not go away, dealer stated noise was due to pulley that had rusted and corroded, recall 00v367, regarding the fan motor, caused the pulley to rust and corrode, therefore causing the noise, vehicle had overheated and dealer had to replace the engine and many other components due to the failure of the recall component, consumer states the engine light has illuminated.
The consumer believes her vehicle experienced recall (00v-367) failure of the engine cooling fan motor prior to notice resulting in a vehicle fire.nlm
Recall component failed, 00v367, causing head gasket to blow, now engine needs replaced.
Consumer states since vehicle was brought in for safety recall 00v367, the vehicle has begun to overheat.because consumer was unaware of the function of the positive temperature coefficient device (installed as part of the recall), which is to turnoff the engine fan, consumer was unaware why vehicle was overheating and steps taken to solve it which included flushing the radiator and replacing the thermostat did not remedy the problem.consumer found other complaints about heating problem on the internet. Consumer is appalled there was a $100 fee for bringing vehicle back for failures due to recall repairs.consumer is also concerned that manufacturer is not responsible enough to make any further repairs or modifications to her vehicle.
Recall component failed, 00v367, causing head gasket to blow, now engine needs replaced.
The dealer had no parts available to fix recall (00s44/00m13), when the consumer requested the recall letter back but the technician said he threw it away now the consumer does not have a recall notice to take to another dealer for repair.nlmconsumer states he is still continuing to have tracking control problems when it rains or when vehicle is taken to the car wash.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour.the contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000(engine and engine cooling) in 2004.five years later, the fan motors have overheated and caused the electrical components to melt.the dealer and manufacturer stated that they would not assume responsibility for any repairs because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall.the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 58,109.updated 07/28/09 updated 07/30/09.
Consumer received a recall notice 00s-440 on engine cooling fan electronic fuse and took the vehicle to the dealer, after repair the vehicle continued to overheat worse than before.
Vehicle developed a noise and dealer replaced the power steering pump, however noise did not go away, dealer stated noise was due to pulley that had rusted and corroded, recall 00v367, regarding the fan motor, caused the pulley to rust and corrode, therefore causing the noise, vehicle had overheated and dealer had to replace the engine and many other components due to the failure of the recall component, consumer states the engine light has illuminated.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership regarding recall00v367000/manufacturer recall 00s44/00m13/cooling fan failure. Dealerwas refusing to performnecessary repairs.the owner of the vehicle was died and the daughter broughtin the vehcile for recall service. Original documet was misplaced, but the daughter had a copy which the dealer declined to accept.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer complains of the teperature gauge being over too far. *jg
While driving at normal speed, the engine over heated and the plastic water pump disintegrated.
While driving onhighway at about 65 mphengine cooling system started to act up, andtemperature gauge insidevehicle started to reach the overheating area, and thenengine blew. Contacted dealer, anddealer said they will take a look atvehicle.thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.
Consumerhad to replaceengine due to engine cooling fan malfunctioning, causing enginetomelt. And was replaced. Presently,consumer had receivedmanufacturer's recall 00s44 forengine cooling fan. Received recall regarding wiring harness and had repairs, however problem still exists. Dealer replaced engin due to overheating vehicle soon experienced a bad miss and poor mileage, dealer then found defective heads, however miss in engine was still present.dealer stated cause was a cracked flywheel with broken sensors. Consumer feels dealer broke flywheel during engine installation.miss in engine still not corrected.dealer finally found cause to be torque converter not sealing causing damage to adjusting sensor.
Consumer states that while drivingand with no warningvehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Electrical system burned up, causing vehicle to become inoperable. Contacted dealer. After dealer performed recall campaign 00v367000, consumer could smell something burning, another mechanic found wiring harness was completely destroyed.consumer adds that the oil pump also failed.
Consumer complains of the teperature gauge being over too far. *jg
Coolant warning light illuminates. *sd
The engine light illuminates on and off. The vehicle starts when it wants too. Also, the vehicle overheated.the dealer repaired the vehicle after a recall came in the mail.consumer had to pay out of pocket for repair. *jg
The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00v-367 resulting in a fire under the hood while in motion.nlm
Engine cooling fan caught fire in 1999 - car under warranty and repaired by dealership. 2 more engine cooling problems in 1999the most serious problem was when the water pump failed. The engine had to be replaced. In 2002 the engine began overheating and we had to replace the thermostat, other problems encountered were replacement of oxygen sensor and fuel pump due to leakage.in june 2003 car overheating, the cooling fan connection had become disconnected.in july 2003 car overheating, checked by mechanic who noted that there water pump was leaking, recommended dealership repair due to cost. On day one dealership estimated cost of water pump replacement $380.00. Day two dealership calls - head gasket blown and fan belt worn bill now $1100.00. Day three dealership calls - one of the oxygen sensors and another part needs replacing an additional $300-400.00. Total bill $1600.00.
The consumer was pulling into a parking space and about 15 to 20 feet up, noticed smoke coming from the vehicle.pulled over, popped the hood ,and there was a fire due to the engine cooling system oveheating.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that while parked, a burning odor began to emit from the vents. In addition, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the insulation on the wiring harness melted. The mechanic replaced the thermostat, radiator, oxygen sensor, fuel pump and fuel filter. The failure continued. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 2/23/12
While drivingengine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come fromdashboard with a plastic smell.cooling system will not work.
Consumer received recall 00v367, however repairs could not be completed for another week due to a lack of parts.
Consumer attempted to start vehicle, would not turn over.raised hood ofvehicle and tried to restartvehicle.on the second attempt a fire started and was immediately put out by consumer.insurance company was in possession of vehicle for 2 months, and could not find anything wrong with vehicle.consumer claimed that a piece of motor that was initially burned, has been replaced. Previously consumer had the water pump and timing belt replaced due to engine stalling, there was also a coolant leak, there is a recall regarding engine fires (00v367).
Recall problem with ford/contour, nhtsa campaign id number00v367000.
I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement.dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission!silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available.both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used.rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily.one power window in rear can only go down about 6 inches, squeaking terribly as it moves down; too expensive to fix.outer gas door release sticks.both methods of opening the door (floor lever and trunk strap) stopped working this year.paid for repair at dealership, but both methods stopped working again after a few days.i now have to open up my trunk every time i go to the gas station, pull the release strap and rap lightly on the outer door in order for it to pop open.i am scheduled for a new repair in a few days at the dealership for rough idle and stalling.problem involves mass air flow sensor and/or pcm, and is detailed in tsb article no. 98-20-7.had contacts cleaned on radiator tank and driver's door panel (beeping signal for when door opens and key is left in ignition stopped working).had complete tune-up at dealership this summer, with mileage at only 40,000.driver's side speaker wire has loosened, with sound drifting in and out depending on bumps hit on the road. Driver's door lock collapsed inside keyhole.lock cylinders are only available in sets of five, so all five of my lock cylinders had to be replaced by dealership.replacement cylinder on my glove compartment vibrates too much while driving.reverse lights stopped working.wiring had to be repaired.paint is thin and scratches easily, even from non-abrasive contact. Driver's window opens all the way, sliding down at a quick speed.very indifferent treatment by dealership.
The car has always run hot and i have had the compressor fixed and a month later i know have a burnt out blower motor that seems to be a common problem. I never was notified about the recall and than was told i missed the cut off date to file for a repair, bottom line i wasnt covered.i also brought my car in a day before my warranty was up and they didnt honor it, i was told it was too late.
Consumer received recall notification (00v-367), however dealership will not replace until part actually fails.
I bought the car from my sister she sold it to me because when it rains, run over a puddle or the water is up some the car starts sputtering -if the rain is heavy the brakes lock as well as the steering wheel.she has taken it to several mechanics, they say they can't fix 1995 contour--has it been recalled--or is there a possible way to fix this??
While traveling noticed engine indicator light came on .vehicle was serviced. Technician stated vehicle was overheating and needed valve job .consumer is concerned that the component in recall 00v367 may have been the problem all along and yet had to pay for the repairs with the valve and gasket, the recall component has failed 2 times.
Consumer stated didn't receive a recall letter, andmanufacturer statedconsumer'svehiclewas over 100,000 miles, and was not covered any longer under this recall.vehicle was unsafe to drive.
Fuel pump and water pump leakage causedvehicle to overheat, and damaged the engine head gasket.please give any further details.
At 60,000miles head gasket failed, causing damage to water pump/ timing belt, and possibly new head.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Water pump failures very common around 60k miles, plastic impeller failure, and engine overheats.*la
According to news groups on the internet, thousands of ford water pumps have failed prematurely but so far no recall. This seems to be wrong.
Water pump failed. Itwent out first time two daysafter purchase ofvehicle. Vehicle has had five water pumps replaced.
While driving 40 mphcooling motor overheated. As a result the engine compartment caught on fire. No injuries reported.
From information i've read via the internet, this is a common failure on these cars models 1995-96.impeller explodes suddenly into 100s of pieces, defective plastic.engine overheats suddenly, serious engine damage if not caught immediatly.
While driving engine will overheat. Technician replacedthermostat. Then, days took vehicle back to dealer for a recall notice that had received forcooling fuse which had to be replaced. Due tofusehead gasket was damaged.
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 onwater pump is frozen solid and belt melted.the car had to be towed for repairs..
Radiator fan motor not working properly and water pump failure caused engine to overheat. This then caused the engine head or gasket to fail. Also expect to find water pump impeller damage. These component failures have produced a very expensive repair estimate.by searching consumer complaints on this website, owners can plainly see that the cooling system failures are causeing extensive and costly damage to the vehicle engine.a recall is in effect for the fan motors, this does not address the damage caused to the vehicle engine by the failure of the fan motor. This vehicle was purchasedused about 1 month ago, and i did not have a notice of vehicle recall on the radiator fan motor.
Vehicle stalled at idle in cold conditions, water pump impeller broke.
Recall 00v367000/ cooling fan failure.consumer made appointment for recall repairs.left vehicle at dealership all day, repairsnot performed due to no parts. Was told dealer would call when parts came in. 10 days later, consumer called dealer to inquire about part. Was told part was in, and given appointment. Vehicle was at dealer from 9:20 am until 3:30 pm on 2 mar 2001, and recall repairs not performed. Consumer needed vehicle and left dealership. While there she observed a walk in being told his vehicle would be serviced.
Car has overheated on numerous occassions, engine light on constantly, blown head gasket the last time car overheated, resulting in engine failure.dealer is trying to say that the recalled cooling fan didn't result in destruction of engine.extremely frustrated with the dealer service and in ford customer relationship dept.
Cooling fan malfunctioned and started a fire.
Consumer was traveling on highway, and vehicle started to overheat.pulled over to the shoulders,andvehicle cooled down. About 25 minutes later,there wasa burning smell inside ofvehicle comingthrough the vents.also,engine was replaced.the manufacturer had issued recall notice and the vehicle was fixed. Recall # 00v-367.
Consumerhad to replaceengine due to engine cooling fan malfunctioning, causing enginetomelt. And was replaced. Presently,consumer had receivedmanufacturer's recall 00s44 forengine cooling fan. Received recall regarding wiring harness and had repairs, however problem still exists. Dealer replaced engin due to overheating vehicle soon experienced a bad miss and poor mileage, dealer then found defective heads, however miss in engine was still present.dealer stated cause was a cracked flywheel with broken sensors. Consumer feels dealer broke flywheel during engine installation.miss in engine still not corrected.dealer finally found cause to be torque converter not sealing causing damage to adjusting sensor.
Was driving 60mph on highway whenengine check light came on.30 seconds later, i heard noise which sounded like bicycle chain switching gears.90 seconds after that, the oil light lit , temperature gauge registered hot suddenly and simultaneouslyengine died.ford dealer service dept. Diagnosed "water pump failure".removed water pump.the plastic impeller has multiple cracks and no longer spins with shaft. Ford dealer has service bulletin acknowledging problems with water pumps on my type vehicle, and extends warranty to 6 years/75,000 miles.my car is "too old" to qualify for coverage, although it is under the mileage limit, and i think it is unfair.one of the major reasons i purchased this car was the 2.5l engine that doesn't require a tune-up until it reaches 100,000 miles.this engine blew at 70,381 miles because of a little piece of plastic that was supposed to keep it from overheating.in my opinion, it is irresponsible of the manufacturer to use plastic in such an environment without fail-safe warning systems that allowsvehicle operator the opportunity to slow down, get off the road and prevent total destruction of a very expensive motor.the estimated repair costs of $6,700.00 exceed the value of the car which would have been $6,435 (kelly blue book dealer retail) before the water pump went out and caused engine failure.the current value of the car according to regional salvage yards, wholesalers and the local ford dealer is a generous $250.00.thank you for registering my complaint.any information or assistance you could provide me regarding this matter is greatly appreciated.
While drivingengine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come fromdashboard with a plastic smell.cooling system will not work.
Coolant sensor failed.
Plastic pump impeller unsuitable for application.
While driving onhighway at about 65 mphengine cooling system started to act up, andtemperature gauge insidevehicle started to reach the overheating area, and thenengine blew. Contacted dealer, anddealer said they will take a look atvehicle.thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.
'impaler' invehicles water pump broke apart.due to this piece of equipment breaking, car overheated rapidly, resulting inhead gaskets blowing.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Water pump failed.
Engine cooling motor quit due towiring overheating .it all melted in a blob on engine.vehicle has always overheated.same problem asone mentioned in recall 00v367000concerning cooling fan in 2.5 engines, this vehicle was not included in recall because of a 4.0 engine.
Water pump has failed, causingengine to overheat.dealer has been notified..water pump impeller fractured at hub, and the customer states that the impeller was constructed either of improper material or material of insufficient cross section.ford has redesigned the pump.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
Water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and crack, dealer stated that the engine would need replaced.
The heater plug which is connected to thecoolant dislocated, causing all fluid to leak out the vehicl. Also, causing the thermostat to go, resulting in the engine tempature rising, causing the engine to blow.consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While drivingwater pump blewout and vehicle overheated /cut off. Had vehicle towed. Replaced parts 9 times within 1 year.
Engine overheated and melted the positive temperature indicatordevice.fan motor bearingswere too tight.please provide any information.
Thermostat coolant sender and water pump failed causing the vehicle to overheat, faulty water pump caused coolant leak, low coolant light stays on dealer replaced the sensor assembly.nlm
I recently purchased a 1995 ford contour and i noticed its been smoking the mechanic keeps saying there is nothing wrong or they cant detect a problem.i noticed this model car has had several recalls.could this used car be affected by a faulty part and can i qualify for a recall part repair if this car has a defective part?
We currently own a 1995 ford contour 2.5 v-6.our car overheated for the 1st time ever due to a failure of the water pump.we contacted ford to evaluate the damage for repair.they contacted us back and stated that the failure of the water pump caused damage to the engine and now they say we need to replace the engine at a cost of$4200.00.they contacted the manufacturer of the water pump and they will cover the replacement of the water pump due to failure but they will not cover the damage to the engine due to the failure of the water pump.i would like to know if you have received other complaints similar to this for a water pump failure.i can't understand why they would take responsibility for the cost of replacing only the pump when this was the cause of the engine damage per ford motor co..
Cooling fan motor replaced by autopact car service in charlotte nc, but engine still overheated. Car then towed to harrelson ford in charlotte where i was told engine was "burned up" due to engine cooling fan failure. They recommended engine replacement and components at cost nearly $5000. In 1999, cooling fan ran erradically and required battery to be replaced according to ford dealership in greensboro, nc. The dealership also replaced engine thermastat. Rather than a thermastat problem,i suspect engine cooling fan was defective and caused damage to engine over time. Despite history of failure, ford did not make any offer to replace.
Engine overheats intermittently.
Water pump propellor disintegrated and causedengine to extremly overheat with in a matter of minutes with no warning at all.
Premature failure of water pump (plastic impellor disintegration).
Plastic impeller on water pump broke, causing failure to pump coolant, caused engine to overheat. My mechanic said he had never seen another automaker use a platic impeller which is inherently unsafe because, as compared to steel impellers,it isbound to break under the pressure of years of use, and could cause severe damage and imperil the driver and any passengers.
While driving at approximately 65 mphengine overheated, causing "head gasket" to go out.took to dealership and told consumer that cooling fan was operating, but could not confirm whether or not fan was working at time of incident.there was a recall 00v367000 regarding the cooling fan.consumer complaint was in regard to damage caused by inoperable fan.also, there was a head gasket recall but this vehicle was not included due to vin number.
Safety recall program 00s44 -- engine damaged and should be replaced by ford per recall letter but empire ford service tech. Said engine problems not related to recall; months of problems and expenses related to problem and verified by two independent mechanics; sent detailed info to ford motor co. In two mailings about the problems related to this recall and others experienced since purchase but no response to date.need help to resolve situation. Empire ford said needed new timing belt as well and upon installation, the engine froze and the head gasket had blown.the head gasket was repaired by casey motors, but then the wrist pin and bearing gave out which per mechanic is related to recall/timing belt problems.ta.car had now hcurrently not driveable; related expenses.
Engine continually overheated and would stall while traveling at any speed.dealership replacedengine assembly with 78,200 miles onengine because of this problem.second engine experienced overheating and stalling approximately 38,000 miles after engine components had been replaced. Consumer received a recall 00v367forengine cooling fan after these problems had happened, and was informed bydealership thatthis vehicle would not be covered under this recall because it had over 100,000 miles on it.
At 60mph and with no warningengine-cooling fan will overheat, causing consumer to pull over. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Took car in for recall #00s44.the first time outside temp. Rised above 85 degrees the fan failed causing engine to shut down while operating on the highway @about 45 mph.vehicle had to be abandoned . White smoke poured out of the exhaust leading me to believe that the engine may be damaged as a result of heat. I want car repaired and loaner provided until my car is returned to me.
Consumer received notification that vehicle was included inengine cooling fan recall00v367000.consumermade three appointments to havevehicle serviced;however,dealer informed consumer thatappointments were never put into computer and service was denied.on may 19th, 2001 there was an electrical fire in underhood wiring.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer received recall 000v367000letter concerningengine cooling sysyem:fan. Went to the dealer for scheduling an appointment. Dealer refused to correct recall problems, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Electrical cooling fan seized up, overheating/melting and then catching on fire.
Head gasket blewout, causingvehicle to overheat and smoke. There were no signs or warning light indicator.vehicle had required large amounts of antifreeze andoil. Consumer received a recall oncooling fan.questioneddealerif recall had anythng to do withgasket blowing. Dealersaid they werenot aware of any relationship. The vehicle would not start due to spark plug assembly failure and engine head gaskets failure.
Module inengine cooling fan system burned, melting the wiring harness and cooling fan.engine cooling fan was replaced under recall campaign 00v367000 june 29, 2001. Remedy did not correct problem. Please give further details.please add vin.
Cooling fan motor caught fire and damaged the electical system. Yh
Consumer states that due to recall 00s44 he had to replace the engine in his vehicle, at the dealership the service manager stated that the cooling fan had been checked and it was fine, 1500 miles later consumer asked the same service manager how the cooling fan could be checked without the motor running and he informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall.
The cooling fan caught fire and ignited wires in the engine at low speeds after less than 10 miles of driving
Had received a notice (00v367000) and took vehicle to dealership. The mechanic refuse to do the recall repair and indicated no parts were available. Contacted ford and a representative was sent. Mechanic finally indicated had parts for repair. Once recall was repaired and was driving, started smelling smoke. Had parked and left vehicle. Noticed white smoke coming from rear of vehicle.ramey ford tazewell va 24651phone #276 988 2572ts
Ford has a recall for engine cooling fan on some ford contours. This vehicle has that problem, but is not covered by recall. Dealer has told consumer this.
Car overheated.plastic part on water pump broke and melted.mechanics said they never heard of a plastic impeller for the water pump.
Engine cooling fan seized up/overheating,resulting in a fire. Dealer cannot determine what caused fan to overheat.
After receiving recal on 00 v 367 000/ engine cooling fan consumer took vehicle to dealerfor repairs.upon receiving vehicle back from dealer,. Two days later, vehicle overheated.had to be towed back to dealer.dealer stated nothing they did would have caused vehicle to overheat.consumer insistedhe never had this problem until it was takento dealer forrecall repairs onengine cooling fan. Please provide any further information.
Stopped@store, smelled something burning (thought nothing of it), drove home, noticed same smell, opened hood and noticed fan was smoking, disconnected battery and haven't driven since. - ford really needs to recall the fan.
Fan motor on the engine cooling system failed to come on its on.smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle.consumertook vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined thatthe recall 00v367000for the fan blowerexpired for this vehicle.
Bothpassenger and drivers side doors do not open from inside or out.rear seatbelts have fallen apart.hvac fan motor doesn't work.also, fan motor relay fails.
Consumer explains that engine light stays illuminated and vehicle broke down, mechanic ordered part which was part of a recall and replaced, vehicle broke down once again due to short in the wire.*jg
Electrical system burned up, causing vehicle to become inoperable. Contacted dealer. After dealer performed recall campaign 00v367000, consumer could smell something burning, another mechanic found wiring harness was completely destroyed.consumer adds that the oil pump also failed.
Consumerhad taken vehicleto dealer for recall 00 v 367 000/ engine cooling fan repairs.after consumertook it back to dealer,they found out a bare wire wich was causing problem.a general manager said that they could not be responsible for what had happened,therefore nothing could be done. Consumer states after vehicle was returned it began to overheat, the check engine light would come and fuses were blown, consumer was infomred that the reason the fuses were blowing was because therecall that was performedon the engine cooling fanwas done wrong and that was why vehicle was overheating, delaer then stated that additional repairs would not be covered due to the mileage.
Engine cooling fan shutdown, rendering engine inoperable.a recall has been issued on vehicle.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v367000/ manufacturer'srecall00s44.dealer correctedrecall problem, after recall work has been corrected, consumer's vehicle experienced problems withbattery draining out.also,a noise was coming from front end when placing vehicle in gear or when vehicle was cut off. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states that due to recall 00s44 he had to replace the engine in his vehicle, at the dealership the service manager stated that the cooling fan had been checked and it was fine, 1500 miles later consumer asked the same service manager how the cooling fan could be checked without the motor running and he informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall.
Vehicle overheated andengine compartment caught on fire, totallingvehicle . Recall 00 v367 000/ cooling van has been issued.
Thermostat has been replaced 3 times since consumer received recall letter 00v367 concerning engine cooling fan on 02/2001.consumer had vehicle fixed under that recall.
After getting vehicle worked on for a recall 00v367000 on cooling motor fanvehicle has started smoking whenconsumer was driving. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle was overheating. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced engine cooling fan. Thishappened again in june of 2000. At this time, engine coolingfan needed replacement again. Vehicle not affected by recall.
Wires are burning out becausefan motor keeps going out.
While traveling noticed vehicle overheating. Dealer stated engine fan needed to be replaced, but parts were not in . Please provide further information.
While travelingfan belt made contact with water,fan belt slipped off,causing steering wheel tolockup,resulting in loss of control. Ford is aware of problem, an d issued a tsb.also,front end assembly drive belt needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
While wating for dealership to receiveparts to repair recall #00v367000/ 00s44 for engine cooling system. This vehicle suffered a fire in the engine compartment.
After recall repairs were done problem rereoccurred.dealership wanted to charge for replacement although recall letter stated that will replace if problem reoccurres.
First start of day while enginewas runningfan motor caught on fire, causing about $4000 dollars worth of damage.
Consumer explains that engine light stays illuminated and vehicle broke down, mechanic ordered part which was part of a recall and replaced, vehicle broke down once again due to short in the wire.*jg
While driving inhot weather noticed smoke coming from the engine.then sawcooling fan on fire.*ml
Defective engine colling fan caused a fire. This vehicle was not included in recall 00v367000 although it had same problem. Please provide further information.
Vehicle had caught onfire, and owner replacedcooling fan. A week later, recall00v36700/ manufacturer's recall 00s440vm13arrived after repairs were done. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to repair engine cooling fan due to owner having it repaired. Indicated nothing could be done. Owner contacted manufacturer who agreed with mechanic. Was informed nhtsa would be notified, told not to contact nhtsa.
The cooling fan caught fire and ignited wires in the engine at low speeds after less than 10 miles of driving
Engine cooling fan malfunctioned causing smoke to come from the engine.dealer has repaired vehicle by replacing the fan assembly and motor. *ml
Consumer contacted ft mill ford for recall00v367000/ cooling fan several times, but dealer has not set up an appointment to perform recall repairs in timely manner . Inmeantime consumer is driving an unsafe vehicle.
Radiator fan motor not working properly and water pump failure caused engine to overheat. This then caused the engine head or gasket to fail. Also expect to find water pump impeller damage. These component failures have produced a very expensive repair estimate.by searching consumer complaints on this website, owners can plainly see that the cooling system failures are causeing extensive and costly damage to the vehicle engine.a recall is in effect for the fan motors, this does not address the damage caused to the vehicle engine by the failure of the fan motor. This vehicle was purchasedused about 1 month ago, and i did not have a notice of vehicle recall on the radiator fan motor.
Ford lost consumers original part of vehicle that was on recall,currently, are not willing to fixrecall 00367000/ cooling fan.
Cooling fan inoperative due to excessive heat from a bearing seize.fan was replaced at owners expense twice and is still inoperative, causing the engine to overheat and the air conditioning to fail.
Engine cooling fan burned out, causing other internal components to fail and total replacement of engine needed.
My car was repaired under the safety recall notice for the engine cooling fans. This defect was not discovered and corrected until after it had also caused $1900 of collateral damage to the water pump and the a/c condenser and system. Ford contends these other items are my responsibility to repair ($1900).i contend they would not need repair had it not been for the defective fan assembly that failed.
The electrical connector to the electric radiator fan melted internally, causing vehicle to overheat and smoke.
Consumerturned on engine towarm up, then went tohouse, but when came back out, vehicle was on fire without a prior warning.dealer said that fire started onengine cooling line.
Consumer states steam from the radiator caused her daughter to be injured, consumer also stated that other failures occurred due to the failed radiator.
Thermostat coolant sender and water pump failed causing the vehicle to overheat, faulty water pump caused coolant leak, low coolant light stays on dealer replaced the sensor assembly.nlm
A hose broke on the radiator draining vehicle of all fluid and ruining the engine, none of the gauges indicated any internal failure, consumer request reimbursement.
Plastic radiator is causing vehicle to overheat, cannot be repaired without replacing complete system. Please provide further information.
While driving engine will overheat. Technician replacedthermostat. Then, days took vehicle back to dealer for a recall notice that had received forcooling fuse which had to be replaced. Due tofusehead gasket was damaged.
Thermostat has been replaced 3 times since consumer received recall letter 00v367 concerning engine cooling fan on 02/2001.consumer had vehicle fixed under that recall.
While driving onhighway at about 65 mphengine cooling system started to act up, andtemperature gauge insidevehicle started to reach the overheating area, and thenengine blew. Contacted dealer, anddealer said they will take a look atvehicle.thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.
Radiator repaired due to leak. *sd
Thermostathas been replaced six times for overheating. Dealership informedconsumerthat head gasket had cracked, and was leaking fluid.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer states steam from the radiator caused her daughter to be injured, consumer also stated that other failures occurred due to the failed radiator.
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then,power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while.gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.
Brakes: when turning or stopping & brakes are in use,theywould make scrubbing noises. Have taken to mechanic for repairs. Problem still exists. Also,transmission would jerk when changing gears. Gearplacement makes no difference when it happens. Had rebuilt transmission replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle runs hot. Radiator makes clicking noise when turned on.
The car had just been turned off, a faint odor of something hot was noticed but figured the heating fan motor was malfunctioning. Approximately 10 minutes later, the bicknell fire department and police department notified us that the car's engine was on fire. The entire engine compartment was engulfed and totally destroyed every thing in it. ----dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis------769736.
While traveling notice vehicle running rough. Also, notice little overheating next day vehicle would not start.dealer stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Consumer also states the flywheel was replaced.
Cranckshaft/pulley failed.
While being driven engine mounts collapsed, causing engine to jump around and hithood ofvehicle.dealership repairedthree mounts under warranty. Currently,all four mounts have failed,/collapsing.please describe details.
Car overheated.i pulled over, ford dealer said head gasket cracked, engine needs replaced.ford just extended warranty on v6 taurus & sable of same year because of problems, which start to occur at 65-70k.i think this is a similar problem and ford should replace my engine.
Block heater clips failed.
Only five cylinders of the eight cylinder engine are firing, causing vehicle to jump upon shifting gears.*aw
Head gasket blewout, causingvehicle to overheat and smoke. There were no signs or warning light indicator.vehicle had required large amounts of antifreeze andoil. Consumer received a recall oncooling fan.questioneddealerif recall had anythng to do withgasket blowing. Dealersaid they werenot aware of any relationship. The vehicle would not start due to spark plug assembly failure and engine head gaskets failure.
First the a/c started flooding the passenger compartment. Result the condenser was replaced by plantation ford, who told me this was a common problem with these vehicles. Then the transmission started lurching in reverse. Result $2000, and again ford told me this was a common problem with the contour. Finally the engine quit on the highway, and the head gasket was blown. Much later ford issue a recall for the cooling fan fuse, aand the wiring harness. Both of which i was not informed about, but had to learn from a mechanic. And when i did take the car to plantation forn they told me they could not tell if the head gaasket was blown because of the cooling fan fuse, and that the engine wiring harness recall had expired at 100,000 making my vehicle ineligible since it had 106,000. I have e:mailed you pictures of the harness, which are so brittle, and corroded i would be scared to start any motor with it for fear of a fire.
Outer ring is plastic and it wore out, causing engine to quit running. Consumer was pulling away from a stop sign, there was a crunching sound, andvehicle shut off.consumer went to an independent mechanic who found out thatthere was too much tension againstpulley, causing it to fail.the outer ring broke off of the center metal part of the pulley in several pieces, mechanic stated he had a hard time getting part because they were having a lot of them fail.
Engine head gasket blewout without prior warning andvehicle overheated. Also,consumer was traveling on highway andheard ascreechingnoise,air conditioner went out, and heater motor burned out, there was no heat.she has contacteddealership.
While driving consumer is unable to control steering , during raining weather .tt consumer states the problem is with the pulley-crankshaft.
Car has overheated on numerous occassions, engine light on constantly, blown head gasket the last time car overheated, resulting in engine failure.dealer is trying to say that the recalled cooling fan didn't result in destruction of engine.extremely frustrated with the dealer service and in ford customer relationship dept.
Engine overheated, head gasket blown, engine completly destroyed, no signs before overheating, gauges did not function properly.
Loss of power steering when traveling through water due to failure of the crank shaft pulley and serpentine belt.
While traveling noticed engine indicator light came on .vehicle was serviced. Technician stated vehicle was overheating and needed valve job .consumer is concerned that the component in recall 00v367 may have been the problem all along and yet had to pay for the repairs with the valve and gasket, the recall component has failed 2 times.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
At 37,000 miles the head gaskets are blown, causing the water pump to leak/engine not cool.heater also failed to work, heater motor replaced at 3,000 miles.*ml
Vehicle stalled due to a blown head gasket, consumer later found out about the manufacturer's recall regarding the head gaskets and is requesting reimbursement.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour.while driving 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off.the contact was not accelerating or decelerating prior to the failure, but maintained the same speed the entire time.all power was lost, including the brakes.the vehicle took approximately two hours to restart and was towed to the contact's residence.the ford manufacturer was called and stated that there was a recall, in which the previous owner did not have repaired.the recall date has currently expired and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost.the failure mileage was 95,000.
I have taken very good care of this car, the mileage is still fairly low,,,how can it blow a headgasket.
Serpentine belt noisy, idler pulley flat with flat spot and tensioner not tight.nlm
For the past five years, i have made excuses, stuck by my choice in buying the 1995 ford contour, but in the past two years i have spent over 6,000 dollars on repairs, most of which could have been avoided if the wiring harness had been replaced at the time of the original recall (oct.99) or the motor mounts had not failed.i believe that the transmission and electronic problems are directly attributable to the motor moving around when hitting potholes or stopping suddenly. The car has a pattern of shutting down without a problem showing on the computer analysis.i have had numerous problems with sensors, even before it was out of warranty.i think that ford should reimburse me for the last two years of repair bills.
Consumerwas traveling onhighway andtemperature light came on, andengine gasket blewout. Hadvehicle towed to dealership.
The egr valve, egr gas regulator valve went bad.the shifting sensor went bad causing it to feel like the transmission was slipping.the transmission and engine mount broke causing the engine to vibrate very badly.the a/c compressor locked up causing the belt to brake and stranding my wife and 8 month old daughter.
'impaler' invehicles water pump broke apart.due to this piece of equipment breaking, car overheated rapidly, resulting inhead gaskets blowing.please provide any additional information/attachments.
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it.i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. I have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. Water pump went out, air went out all wiring covers has crumbled off leaving exposed wires to start a fire and much more.i have been treated like i was a child and didn't know any better with the dealership and ford motor company. I now have a car that i can't drive because it is a fire hazard. I want something done to my satisfaction.i know they quit making the 1995 ford contour because there were so many manufacturer problems. I am now told they can't get parts to fix the car and i can't trade it in on another one. I am a female and i am tired of the treatment i'm receiving from ford. My car has always been serviced at a ford dealership. I have contacted several agencys concerning my problems.
Right and left engine mounts failed. Engine is currently resting on the frame and caused the left control arm to break.
Whiledriving there issmoke , and vehicle cuts off,which is caused byvehicle overheating, and head gasket failing. Contacted dealership.
While driving vehicle would stall at lights, took vehicle to mechanic and he replacedtiming belt, and something with idle.
I hvae had problems ever since i first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap.next, i encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked.the brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors.also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better.then, on a cross country trip, the car's idle worsened, its power decreased,at a stop, the car would start having a convulsion like feel and sound, from a stop, it wouldn't accelerate until a click in the engine could be heard. Then the acceleration was very lurching and sputtery.after a diagnostic, i was informed that it was not the original engine.the mechanics sent me to the dealer who found the supposed cause of the problem.$400 later, my air mass sensor was replaced and the car seemed to do much better.however, in the past couple of weeks, the check engine light stays on the entire duration of driving, and the car has continued its lurching acceleration and convulsion like problem.the unpredictableness in my car has made me somewhat fearful to drive because i'm not sure what's going to happen next, and if i can afford to fix it.i'd like to know my buyer's rights and see if there's any resolution to be had..
Car idles very roughly.had the idler pulley replaced 3 times within 1 1/2 years.*nlm
On june 5, 1999 i was driving my ford contour and the engine just stopped.i had my car towed to al serra ford in alpharetta to see what was wrong.the ford mechanic informed me thathead gasket had blown and that the engine needed to be replaced.i have called and written to ford motor co. Since i heard they did have a problem with this and get no response. The consumer action center in atlanta suggested i speak to you.
Rod bearing failure caused engine to fail.
Dt:consumer states that on his 1995 ford contour he found the wires in the engine were frayed, he was changing the air compressor, and he called ford motor company at that time he was told there are two recalls on that vehicle.the ford recall numbers are 00544, for the engine fuse fan, and 99m03, for the hood wire harness.there are not any nhtsa recall numbers.lillian at ford to go and get the recalls fixed at the dealership.when he contacted the dealership he was told the recall had expired and the work would not be done free of charge.he then called the manufacturer back and they called the dealership and was still told it would not be fixed.
While in motion going highway speeds, the vehicle will decelerate and jerk back and forth.*jg
Engine head gasket blew, causingengine to warp.
Radiator fan motor not working properly and water pump failure caused engine to overheat. This then caused the engine head or gasket to fail. Also expect to find water pump impeller damage. These component failures have produced a very expensive repair estimate.by searching consumer complaints on this website, owners can plainly see that the cooling system failures are causeing extensive and costly damage to the vehicle engine.a recall is in effect for the fan motors, this does not address the damage caused to the vehicle engine by the failure of the fan motor. This vehicle was purchasedused about 1 month ago, and i did not have a notice of vehicle recall on the radiator fan motor.
While driving at approximately 65 mphengine overheated, causing "head gasket" to go out.took to dealership and told consumer that cooling fan was operating, but could not confirm whether or not fan was working at time of incident.there was a recall 00v367000 regarding the cooling fan.consumer complaint was in regard to damage caused by inoperable fan.also, there was a head gasket recall but this vehicle was not included due to vin number.
At 60,000miles head gasket failed, causing damage to water pump/ timing belt, and possibly new head.
Thermostathas been replaced six times for overheating. Dealership informedconsumerthat head gasket had cracked, and was leaking fluid.please provide any additional information/attachments.
The engine races in warmer weather (65 and up) at startup and when idiling at stops, at the same time the vehicle bucks and wants to take off, dealer has reset the computer codes, replaced the computer controls and cleaned the throttle body but none of this has made a difference.nlm
The engines cooling fan became inoperative causing the vehicle to overheat while driving, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair (00v-367), but the vehicle overheated twice after repair.nlm
Consumer was driving on highway and car caught on fire. Please describe . 8ak
Engine continually overheated and would stall while traveling at any speed.dealership replacedengine assembly with 78,200 miles onengine because of this problem.second engine experienced overheating and stalling approximately 38,000 miles after engine components had been replaced. Consumer received a recall 00v367forengine cooling fan after these problems had happened, and was informed bydealership thatthis vehicle would not be covered under this recall because it had over 100,000 miles on it.
The consumer stated that the vehicle gets hot and stalls.
During august, 2000, i was driving from marietta, ga toward stone mountain, ga and had gone from i-285 to 85 north.the time was approximately 7:00 as i had not long gotten off of work with the intention of driving said vehicle to stone mountain.traffic was moving pretty slowly--sometimes coming to a complete halt.after driving awhile i noticed some white smoke coming from my engine.it scared me pretty badly and i attempted to get over on the side of the road.i did finally some to a stop on the left side of i-85.i was stranded with no mobile phone.i had to wait on the highway by myself for sometime before getting into safety. What i learned after having my vehicle towed to both a dealership, then an auto repair shop that my vehicle had overheated and blown a "head."i receive an estimate from cobb galleria automotive in september, 2000 for a minimum of $2,400 needed in order to fix the engine.after doing some research i have learned there was a recall issued regarding nhtsa campaign no 00v367000 , with owner notification date being january 2000.i never received this recall; however, i believe i should have.further, i believe the overheating which occurred in august of 2000 is a result of tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, and the resulting overheating.i am attempting to find out any and all information pertaining to any defects from 95 ford contours which may have been a cause for my overheating.i am interested in being compensated from ford motor company forcover cost of repair, and to mitigate the danger i was put in while stranded on the highway, as well as hardship which i have endured because i was not financially able to pay for the expensive cost of repairs.please reply back or write to joyce gourdine, 2101-a powers ferry road, marietta, ga30067.thank you.
Consumer explains that engine light stays illuminated and vehicle broke down, mechanic ordered part which was part of a recall and replaced, vehicle broke down once again due to short in the wire.*jg
I have had a problem with vibration in my car from when i picked it up. I have to put it in neutral while stopped in order to keep the steering wheel from shaking terribly.after having it in the service department several times, i was told that it was a problem with contours and did not pursue it any further. I have now been told that i need to replace the head gasket along with a rebuilt engine. I can't help but wonder if all the vibration in the car weakened the seal causing leaking from the head gasket. This car is only 4 years old and has 65,000 miles, is maintained properly and has normal wear and tear. I've contacted the dealership, ford motors, the attorney general's office for auto complaints, wbz call for action, and the center for auto safety in washington, dc on this matter. The only recourse i have short of hiring an attorney, is to file complaint forms, which i have done. I'm beginning to see a pattern by ford to make an inferior product and then not stand behind their defects. I don't feel this is fair to the customer. This little repair is going to cost me $3000 (of which i don't have) to get my car back in working order. Is there any help out there for customers like me or is it "too bad. You're stuck with it"?
Consumer explains that engine light stays illuminated and vehicle broke down, mechanic ordered part which was part of a recall and replaced, vehicle broke down once again due to short in the wire.*jg
While driving vehicle overheats. Consumer has contacted dealer.dealer refused to replace burned wiring under warranty. Please provide any further details.
I purchased car 1998 and now i had to get a engine put in my car.dt
Consumer states thatvehicle is leakinggas from the tail pipe. Dealer notified.
Vehicle experiences loss of power and runs rough. I had catalytic converter repaired from recall. It has become once again defective.
The vehicle nearly stalled on cold start and the battery ses light illuminated, consmer also noticed a smell in passenger compartment, consumer turned vehcle off and restarted it with no problem and the smell was no longer present, consumer left the vehicle parked for several days, but when it was warmed up for 15 min. Consumer noticed uneven acceleration and misfiring, the vehicle has been parked ever since.nlm
Cooling fan motor replaced by autopact car service in charlotte nc, but engine still overheated. Car then towed to harrelson ford in charlotte where i was told engine was "burned up" due to engine cooling fan failure. They recommended engine replacement and components at cost nearly $5000. In 1999, cooling fan ran erradically and required battery to be replaced according to ford dealership in greensboro, nc. The dealership also replaced engine thermastat. Rather than a thermastat problem,i suspect engine cooling fan was defective and caused damage to engine over time. Despite history of failure, ford did not make any offer to replace.
Vehicle stalled in rain repeatedly and the latest incident caused a crash.
Consumer was traveling on highway and smelled smoke coming from engine compartment. Vehicle cut off in middle of highway. It ws raining and engine was a v-4. Recall was for a v-6 engine.vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle had to be towed.vehicle had a new engine. Consumer stated that engine was defective from beginning, and engine was replaced at his expense.
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Car will not start at all i have taken it to two different dealers and they haven't figured out what is wrong yet.
Engine continually dies, replacement of spark plugs and h20 sensor did not rectify stalling.mjs
Vehicle stalls continuously.
While driving on highway ( 70 mph ) engine just stopped . Dealer said engine locked up .without warning,no noises .
The vehicle feels as if it's going to stall intermittently while sitting at a light causing the check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Made a little noise at start-up/had wobbly rough feel/ car has been in service dept. Since oct.21/requests to see vehicle were denied /sneaked in behind dealership tonight after work/car was supposedly broken down for inspection &rebuild /i crawled underneath with spotlight and the oilpan has been removed/phantom parts can't be located anywhere in u.s. According to service dept./am told a different storyeach week/ can anyone help me?
Would be driving vehicle or making a turn whenvehicle would stall.would have no prior warning. Also,steering would lock up. Have taken to dealership.
Cv retaining bracket broke. Cause: cv bounces up/down and vehicle vibrates and oil leakage developed.end result: potential fire. Also, rendered engine inoperative.
Vehicle experiences frequent loss of power and stalls.
While driving vehicle cuts off erratically. Vehicle's engine gets extremly hot at times. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer foe repairs several times. The dealer never gave ownerexact cause or a reasonwhy vehicle cuts off.
Whiledriving vehicle just stalled out. Had vehicle towed. Contacted dealership,could notfindcause of problem.
Engine noise in cold weather. *sd
Vehicle stalled out and will not start up again/has become inoperable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that engine needed to be replaced.
They don't know why my engine cuts out.i believe problem is left over from all the work they did on abs and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired.refused to install "flight recorder" to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems.dealer replaced entire lh wiring harness when repairing abs, left many "loose ends" all over the car.
Design flaw in engine is causing a vibration in steering wheel ,gear shift and down in brake pedal. It has become worse. Currently,vehicle jerks forward. Consumer states vehicle jerks and pulsates while braking.
Whiledriving there issmoke , and vehicle cuts off,which is caused byvehicle overheating, and head gasket failing. Contacted dealership.
While driving, at approx. 35mph, through a puddle of water, suddenly experienced momentary loss of power, when engine shut down, no prior warning.tt
Car was sold when they knew it was defective-they are no longer making them. No safety defec tmentioned.
Air conditioner was not producingcold air .also, vehicle was stalling, andengine was cracked.dealershipwas aware of problems.
Car overheated without warning and stalled.car would not crank back up and had to get towed. Compression test revealed zero pressure in 2 cylinders thus meaning complete engine failure.currently, car is at repair shop where engine is being completely torn down to determine cause of engine failure.
Was driving 60mph on highway whenengine check light came on.30 seconds later, i heard noise which sounded like bicycle chain switching gears.90 seconds after that, the oil light lit , temperature gauge registered hot suddenly and simultaneouslyengine died.ford dealer service dept. Diagnosed "water pump failure".removed water pump.the plastic impeller has multiple cracks and no longer spins with shaft. Ford dealer has service bulletin acknowledging problems with water pumps on my type vehicle, and extends warranty to 6 years/75,000 miles.my car is "too old" to qualify for coverage, although it is under the mileage limit, and i think it is unfair.one of the major reasons i purchased this car was the 2.5l engine that doesn't require a tune-up until it reaches 100,000 miles.this engine blew at 70,381 miles because of a little piece of plastic that was supposed to keep it from overheating.in my opinion, it is irresponsible of the manufacturer to use plastic in such an environment without fail-safe warning systems that allowsvehicle operator the opportunity to slow down, get off the road and prevent total destruction of a very expensive motor.the estimated repair costs of $6,700.00 exceed the value of the car which would have been $6,435 (kelly blue book dealer retail) before the water pump went out and caused engine failure.the current value of the car according to regional salvage yards, wholesalers and the local ford dealer is a generous $250.00.thank you for registering my complaint.any information or assistance you could provide me regarding this matter is greatly appreciated.
"duratec" engine advertised to go 100,000 miles - required tune up at 44,000.
This vehicle was a total loss.i had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
Engine malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall.
Vehicle would stall when raining heavy while driving.alsoconsumer got a safety letter to get correction on vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated ford had part that could correct problem.please add vin.
The consumer stated that the vehicle gets hot and stalls.
Have not recieved often requested technicians report on mechanical breakdown costs and repairand estimated time for pickup
Engine bearing failed resulting in complete engine failure.
The head gasket and sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Belts squeal.
While driving in rain consumer looses power, the water gets on the engine belts, causing belts to slip, causing complete power loss.
While driving vehicle through a puddle of water vehicle will stall. Engine belt makes noise and vehicle dies.
Serpentine belt noisy, idler pulley flat with flat spot and tensioner not tight.nlm
Loss of power steering when traveling through water due to failure of the crank shaft pulley and serpentine belt.
I heard a thumping noise that i thought was a tire or brake caliper.drove car for a week.went to dealer and when i pulled in fluid was leaking from the car. Power steering line was replaced ($600), car released to me. Drove home. Heard metallic sound and returned car the next day. Dealer said problem was sheared bolts on the rear mount. They speculated that corrosion started because the transmission housing is aluminum and the bolt are steel.this will cost me another $600 to repair. About a moth ago the serpentine belt was replace. Don't know if any connection to the later problems.
Engine belt failed.
I hvae had problems ever since i first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap.next, i encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked.the brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors.also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better.then, on a cross country trip, the car's idle worsened, its power decreased,at a stop, the car would start having a convulsion like feel and sound, from a stop, it wouldn't accelerate until a click in the engine could be heard. Then the acceleration was very lurching and sputtery.after a diagnostic, i was informed that it was not the original engine.the mechanics sent me to the dealer who found the supposed cause of the problem.$400 later, my air mass sensor was replaced and the car seemed to do much better.however, in the past couple of weeks, the check engine light stays on the entire duration of driving, and the car has continued its lurching acceleration and convulsion like problem.the unpredictableness in my car has made me somewhat fearful to drive because i'm not sure what's going to happen next, and if i can afford to fix it.i'd like to know my buyer's rights and see if there's any resolution to be had..
Driving through wet roads steering will lock up, lastingfor about 15 seconds, andcausing a loss of control. Dealer has replaced sway bar andserpentine belt, but defect keeps occurring. Cause is still unknown.
When driving when it wet water get into the belt there is no power steering it go out.tt
While travelingfan belt made contact with water,fan belt slipped off,causing steering wheel tolockup,resulting in loss of control. Ford is aware of problem, an d issued a tsb.also,front end assembly drive belt needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Recall campaign 96e60 10/97 replaced catalyst on this vehicle, present carbon build up in intake egr runners believed stemmed from this catalyst failure and should have been addressed by recall in 10/97. Because carbon build up not removed at recall, emission systems components have failed now
Constant failure of emission related components.replaced at 75k for $1000, but fails again at 85k miles.ford claims 100k maintainence free for engine, but not true for 1995 contour.
Recall campaign 96e60 10/97 replaced catalyst on this vehicle, present carbon build up in intake egr runners believed stemmed from this catalyst failure and should have been addressed by recall in 10/97. Because carbon build up not removed at recall, emission systems components have failed now
The engine idles roughly when started in cold weather almost to the point of stalling due to contaminated maf sensor, throttle body and egr system.nlm
Pcv tube worn through by water pump pulley, egr line clogged causing check engine light to illuminate, vehicle lost power and dealer found failed catalytic converters which also caused the intake manifold gasket to fail, consumer states 18 months prior to this there was a manufacturer's recall(97e61) regarding catalytic converters, consumer was charged for repairs, vehicle experienced surging at idle in cold conditions, consumer sometimes lurched into traffic.
Exhaust leak at the front end of could cause potential danger. Nlm
This vehicle was a total loss.i had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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This has been a problem since the day i purchased the car.i have had nothing buy a run around from excell nissan.i have three pages of documentation from all the trouble i had to go through, (including threats).i think there still is a problem with my vehicle, it still isn't running right.i would like to know what i can do. Second and third gear no power
Engine cooling fan caught fire in 1999 - car under warranty and repaired by dealership. 2 more engine cooling problems in 1999the most serious problem was when the water pump failed. The engine had to be replaced. In 2002 the engine began overheating and we had to replace the thermostat, other problems encountered were replacement of oxygen sensor and fuel pump due to leakage.in june 2003 car overheating, the cooling fan connection had become disconnected.in july 2003 car overheating, checked by mechanic who noted that there water pump was leaking, recommended dealership repair due to cost. On day one dealership estimated cost of water pump replacement $380.00. Day two dealership calls - head gasket blown and fan belt worn bill now $1100.00. Day three dealership calls - one of the oxygen sensors and another part needs replacing an additional $300-400.00. Total bill $1600.00.
Oxygen sensor failed. *sd
The mass air flow was out of range, dealer replaced the sensor.nlm
Original oxygen gas sensor causing check enginecheck light to come on.cost to fix $400.low coolant sensor warning light comes on. Cost to fix $70.these should not be my responsibility.there is nothing that i can do to cause these items to malfunction.these are manufacturers' parts problems.
Sensor has gone out twice and car still does not run properly, was informed by some mechanics that there's a problem with exhaust, or maybe transmission, because there's a delay in changing speed if i accelerate or decrease speed
The vehicle has had continual problems with strong sulphurous smells from exhaust system, particularly after short trips after engine shutdown.the smells indicate catalytic converter failure.
Consumer had catalytic converter repaired, but it became once again defective. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted, but ofno avail.
Catalytic converter malfunctioned.
Catalytic converter and exhaust manifold failure.
On apr 8 1999 i took my car to amherst motors inc because i was having a problem. I was informed there was a recall ont he catalytic converter, which the ford company failed to inform me about. When questioned, they responded that they could not locate me. Now they are saying i need a new engine because the dpfe(revised delta pressure feedback)volta failed. They did not tell me this when they released my car apr 15 1999. I asked to have the seatbelt fixed. They told me they would charge me over $100. There is a recall #95s31 for that seatbelt
Catalytic converter failed.
Vehicle experiences loss of power and runs rough. I had catalytic converter repaired from recall. It has become once again defective.
Catalytic converter failure.
Catalytic converter plugged. Mechanic advised me this is a ford ordered recall. I have documantation that ford recall 97e61 was performed, but now convertes they have replaced are clogged. Ford told me that they were not allowed to proceed with any repairs and nhtsa are the only body to post a recall. It is my opinion that ford having to meet its responsibility to make this right by recall 97e61 should also repair the repair that does not work. This should not have happened i have less than 50,000 miles since they installed the new converters.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
Catlaytic converter failure.
Immediately after recall to replace catalytic converter & exhaust manifolds, the engine runs rough & stalls after start-up until 15-20 minutes
Catalytic converter failed.
Pcv tube worn through by water pump pulley, egr line clogged causing check engine light to illuminate, vehicle lost power and dealer found failed catalytic converters which also caused the intake manifold gasket to fail, consumer states 18 months prior to this there was a manufacturer's recall(97e61) regarding catalytic converters, consumer was charged for repairs, vehicle experienced surging at idle in cold conditions, consumer sometimes lurched into traffic.
The egr valve, egr gas regulator valve went bad.the shifting sensor went bad causing it to feel like the transmission was slipping.the transmission and engine mount broke causing the engine to vibrate very badly.the a/c compressor locked up causing the belt to brake and stranding my wife and 8 month old daughter.
Squeaking noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle while driving, dealer replaced resonator assembly and duct.nlm
Converters were bad, per recall 97e61, and they were blowing material into muffler, dealer replaced converters and muffler, however after repairs, the muffler fell off while vehicle was in motion.
Converters were bad, per recall 97e61, and they were blowing material into muffler, dealer replaced converters and muffler, however after repairs, the muffler fell off while vehicle was in motion.
Engine head gasket blewout without prior warning andvehicle overheated. Also,consumer was traveling on highway andheard ascreechingnoise,air conditioner went out, and heater motor burned out, there was no heat.she has contacteddealership.
Consumer had a/c on & went to turn it down,andknob wouldn't turn. Knob had started to burn & melted down to the switch.dealer basically said it was not their fault.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Air conditioning system wiring melted and burned, causing a smell coming from the vents which may have caused a fire.please provide further information.
Blower motor does not work; a while back, smelled like a short circuit occured
Dash board switch for air conditionerhas not worked properly for quite some time.air (regular or max) does not blow out the dash board vents nor the floor vent - all air blows out of the defrost vents underneath front window.this car was taken to ford/lincoln/mercury dealership in west palm beach,fl for extensive service june 1998 - the problem has persisted and appears to have never been corrected.ford dealership, both in west palm and nashville have rechecked and advise there is nothing wrong with the switch (?).bottom line - it doesn'twork.
The egr valve, egr gas regulator valve went bad.the shifting sensor went bad causing it to feel like the transmission was slipping.the transmission and engine mount broke causing the engine to vibrate very badly.the a/c compressor locked up causing the belt to brake and stranding my wife and 8 month old daughter.
Air conditioner hose is routed against the brake booster vacuum hose, causing it to get hot and burn a hole through the brake hose, resulting in loss of brakes.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
Air conditioner hose leaks inside on passenger's side. *sd
First the a/c started flooding the passenger compartment. Result the condenser was replaced by plantation ford, who told me this was a common problem with these vehicles. Then the transmission started lurching in reverse. Result $2000, and again ford told me this was a common problem with the contour. Finally the engine quit on the highway, and the head gasket was blown. Much later ford issue a recall for the cooling fan fuse, aand the wiring harness. Both of which i was not informed about, but had to learn from a mechanic. And when i did take the car to plantation forn they told me they could not tell if the head gaasket was blown because of the cooling fan fuse, and that the engine wiring harness recall had expired at 100,000 making my vehicle ineligible since it had 106,000. I have e:mailed you pictures of the harness, which are so brittle, and corroded i would be scared to start any motor with it for fear of a fire.
There's a smelly fume that comes from the air conditioningvents which cause headache/ burning of the eyes/ sneezing and burning of the throat.
Faulty a/c system caused water in the floor board, the problem was fixed for a while but returned.nlm
Air conditioner's high level switch fails to operate; a/c is seton low/ medium setting. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goed to consumer.
Air conditioner had quit. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic. During this repair mechanic found wiring harness needed to be replaced. Allplastic coating was falling apart when being touched. Wireswere exposed, and one circuit had shorted out.
Air conditioner was not producingcold air .also, vehicle was stalling, andengine was cracked.dealershipwas aware of problems.
A/c stopped cooling, temperature gauge went to hot and i pulled over. There was no sign that the car had gotten hot. No steam, etc. Regular maintenance on car done.
A/c failed twice.
Comsumer noticed that cigarette lightermalfunctioned, andair conditionerfan switch did not work.
Air conditioner switch failed.
Blower motor noisy.
Comsumer noticed that cigarette lightermalfunctioned, andair conditionerfan switch did not work.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The driver's side rear blinker/brake light bulb fails intermittently. The bulb has been replaced eight times since vehicle's purchase.
Left brake light burned out. *sd
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The headlamp assembly is not performing.significant haze on the lenses has reduced light output to dangerously low levels.parts are integral to the automobile [not customer replaceable].
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
I have a 1995 ford contour. My headlight lenses are getting so cloudy i can hardly see when my headlights are on. I think this is a safty issue. Replacements cost $98.00 for each side. Is there any recourse or any recall on the lens. I believe this is a defective product.
Head lamps are dim. Their is something forming on lens that is causing this.dealer has been contacted.
Headlamp lenses turned yellow and hazed opague so light output is poor!
Headlight plastic is becoming cloudy and does not permit the headlights to illuminate the road.the vechile was taken to a ford dealer who said the repair was $400.00 and not a recall item. This is a safety defect that could lead to numerous deaths and injury. Ford needs to replace these defective items at no charge.
Headlight covers are now greenish color and significantly dims the headlights.new light bulbs do not help.in rain and rural areas, lighting range is so decreased, speed has to be reduced. No accidents at this time.i feel this is significant and the materials the headlight covers are disingrating and impairing night visibility.
Poor performance on the head light can not see the road in the dark.ttwhen meetimg traffic unable to see the roads adjustment is not the problem, the manufacturer put a shield over the bulb that will not allow the light to shine bright it is a design flaw.
Headlight covers have yellowed with age, this makes it difficult to see when driving at night.
While driving and with no warning headlight lens will fog up, distracting consumer's view, making it hard for consumer to see during night hours. Dealer notified.consumer states both headlight lenses are clouded not fogged and the headlights do not shine as bright, the headlight is made of plastic not glass.
Consumer states that the head lights cover gets fogged up,resulting in a dim reflection from the lights. Causing poor visibility.contacted dealer, this is a common problem.nlm
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
Consumer noticed that the headlights were clouded from the inside.while driving at night consumer was not able to see due to headlight clouding.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanicdetermined that the headlight lenses needed to be replaced. The lenses were replaced.
Had to replaced brakes.headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
The plastic lenses in both headlights have frosted badly causing poor visibility. Mjs
Consumer statest that the headlight lenses turn yellow after a period of time.consumer not able to see other cars clearly at night.please provide any further information. Nlm
Headlightsdo not shine as bright as they should shine. Contacteddealer, and dealer said thatconsumer has to changeheadlight assembly.
Dim lights are not bright enough.
Consumer experienced headlight switch failure prior to recall (99v-103)notification.nlm
Headlight switch is always warm and hot to touch.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Had to replaced brakes.headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
Left rear turn signal/brake light assembly cracked.
Left rear turn signal bulb failed.d
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After startingvehicle consumer noticed a strong fuel odor insidepassenger compartment.cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour.while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle.she also observed a small amount of fuel spilling from the fuel tank.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the mechanic stated that the failure was related to the filler pipe in the fuel tank system.the technician discovered nhtsa campaign id number 94v203000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) for the identical failures; however, the vin was excluded from the recall.the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
Consumer stated there is a gasoline odor inside of vehicle. *jg
Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that i would have to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for "verification purposes" unfortunately the vehicle poses a danger due to a loose spring in the back. The vehicle has been maintained by "grosse pointe autoworks" located 1/2 block off my house since the day i bought it. Dealerships are ca 9+ miles away and have never been consumer friendly when i have contacted them. Please advise as to recourse regarding the irresponsive ford motor co.
Failure of defective manifold gasket caused power assist failure in accident avoidance situation.had i not been able to swerve around stopped car, vehicle would not have stopped in time to avoid collision due to drastic reduction in braking.dealer reports that this has occurred on a number of different model years recently.gasket is unavailable for replacement for over 2 weeks because it is being redesigned.customer service stated not to take in personal that they would not cover this safety defect.the problem with this defect is that it is sudden and without notice.car ran rough for a few days, but gave no indication of potential brake failure until it was almost too late.thank you for your consideration.
When vehicle is driven through water it shuts off.tt
Cracks have developed infuel lines which has resulted in fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
Fuel pump and water pump leakage causedvehicle to overheat, and damaged the engine head gasket.please give any further details.
Engine cooling fan caught fire in 1999 - car under warranty and repaired by dealership. 2 more engine cooling problems in 1999the most serious problem was when the water pump failed. The engine had to be replaced. In 2002 the engine began overheating and we had to replace the thermostat, other problems encountered were replacement of oxygen sensor and fuel pump due to leakage.in june 2003 car overheating, the cooling fan connection had become disconnected.in july 2003 car overheating, checked by mechanic who noted that there water pump was leaking, recommended dealership repair due to cost. On day one dealership estimated cost of water pump replacement $380.00. Day two dealership calls - head gasket blown and fan belt worn bill now $1100.00. Day three dealership calls - one of the oxygen sensors and another part needs replacing an additional $300-400.00. Total bill $1600.00.
My 95 contour started for two seconds, then died.it would not start after that.my mechanic determined that the fuel pump quit.i only had the car two days from purchase, so i checked online for service issues, recalls, etc., and found out all the various fuel, electrical, emission and other problems this vehicle has, my biggest concern being that it could catch fire(i do have a family to drive around), i am very disappointed about the uncooperative coming from the dealerships concerning all this, i am very low-income, i spent $1000.00 for this car thinking it was a good dependable car, and now find myself wondering how i will be able to afford all the repairs on my single income, ford, shame on you!!
Beginning a month ago, my car will not start on an intermittent basis.i have had it towed into 2 different independent shops, replaced fuel filter, and fuel pump.car still won't start early mornings.had car towed to ford dealership, the retained car 48 hours, could not identify problem.friends suggests it may be emi causing problem.ford motor company in dearborn, mi does not respond to my questions regarding emi (electrical interference with my car's "computer".neighbors with ford automobiles have had similar problems.we live in a senior mobile home park and have not gotten answers from our landlord.
Fuel pump failed, causing intermittent stalling.
Consumernotice gas tank vent tube broke causing a gas leak. Replaced a year later problem reccurred. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Beginning a month ago, my car will not start on an intermittent basis.i have had it towed into 2 different independent shops, replaced fuel filter, and fuel pump.car still won't start early mornings.had car towed to ford dealership, the retained car 48 hours, could not identify problem.friends suggests it may be emi causing problem.ford motor company in dearborn, mi does not respond to my questions regarding emi (electrical interference with my car's "computer".neighbors with ford automobiles have had similar problems.we live in a senior mobile home park and have not gotten answers from our landlord.
Consumer was smelling gasoline. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic statedthat fuel hose had a hole inside of fuel line, causing gasoline to leak underneath vehicle.dealership was aware of problem.consumer enclosed information on recall 94s97 regarding the fuel tank assembly which may leak fuel, consumer had repair work done before learning about recall.
Dt: contact states the wiring harnessis cracking , causing the vehicle to stall while driving, gasoline fumes from the fuel injector is coming inside the vehicle. When it rains or when washing the vehicle it gets water into the computer of the vehicle, causing loss of power, the vehicle will not start.the service dealer stated this was a defect within the vehicle.
I left the car running and in park while i went in the house to get something.i heard an explosion.i looked outside and my car was in flames.the hood was blown off and now there is nothing left of my car.the fire chief said there was a hole in the fuel injector line and also said something about the firewall area.i was ti shaken up to remember everything.now i need to know how to find out if this was in fact a defect in the car or what.can you help?
Black smoke/burning smell emminated from rear of vehicle.
Vehicle "bucked and chugged" and then engine light came on.problem fixed after third attempt but vehicle continues to perform erratically during wet weather conditions.
Consumer took car to ford dealer regarding recalls.dealer repaired 2 recalls but stated they would not fix remaining because consumer has driven vehicle 105k miles since purchase.consumer states the following recall remedies were refused 95v232000, 94v203000 and 94v184000. Ts
The fuel injector harness has deteriorated; the insulation is cracking off of the wires. I have determined that ford used wire with the wrong insulation; the pvc insulated wire that ford used cannot handle the heat in the engine compartment. As a result the insulation becomes brittle and starts cracking, flaking off when the wire is flexed. This leaves bare wire under the hood. My concern is that a short in this harness could result in a vehicle fire. I believe all 95-97 ford contour/mecury mystique cars are affected by this problem, even if they don't currently show any symptoms.
Vehicle hesitates/makes grinding noise between 20/25 mph.
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since.2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
Fuel line clamp failed, causing fuel to leak all over the street and under the vehicle.
Gas tank lid opener broke.
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
Difficulty scheduling fuel tank recall repairs. *sd
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then,power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while.gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.
When vehicle is sitting in parking lot fuel leaks excessively from tank . Dealer says tank has to bereplaced.
Problems with gas tank door.
Fuel tank replaced due to recall notice (#95s30), however replacement tank failed due to same defect.
My son girl friend has a contour 95 same as mine. It did the same thing and a dealer told her its a common problem. When this happens you spill gas all over the the service station pump area.thank you for your help with this mater,jan.
Dealer did not do recall repair on the gas tank as promised.
Fuel tank repaired prior to recall. *sd
The vehicle developed a gas leak at the joint of the fuel pipe and gas tank creating a puddle of gas underneath the vehicle. I discovered a recall was issued on many 95 contours due to defective gas tank assemblies.i took our vehicle down to the dealer who told me our vehicle was not part of the recall. He called me with an estimate of $578 to replace the gas tank assembly.i contacted ford customer service and asked for their assistance they said they would try to help and that i would here from the dealer within two business days.i received no call.i then contacted ford customer service a second time only to be told by another person there that my vehicle was out of the original 36000 warranty and that it was "black and white"that i have no coverage under ford and that i would have to pay!!this was not very reassuring an i explained what a safety issue a leaking gas tank possessed not only to my family but to the general public as a whole.i also asserted that a gas tank should not fail especially on a well maintaned car with under 50000 miles on it. I also indicated that this had to be a faulty component and that ford should stand behind the product even if it is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty after all this is a major safety issue and it would seem that ford would want to cover this as a safety and loyal customer issue. Instead i ran into a virtual brick wall after contacting ford the second time.the person suggested i contact the dealer directly and see what i could work out.i called the service manager at homer heller ford in escondido,he was very nice and understanding and said that he would call ford and try to work out a compromise.he was able to get ford to lower the price of a new gas tank assembly from $278 down to $50but i would have to pay all the labor (approx. $270) this was a nice gesture and was certainly better than the original nearly $600 estimate. Still i believe ford should have covered 100%.
Fuel tank repaired due to leak. *sd
Fuel tank has developed leak at point where filler neck connects to tank.this appears to be identical to nhtsa campaign id number 94v203000 and related to 95v232000.ford has refused to fix stating that the recalls cited do not apply to my vin.it appears that they did not establish the recall broadly enough to cover all affected vehicles.
Driver's side gas cover does not release.
Consumer complained, exhibiting features ofnhtsa recall #95v232000.there is a strong fuel smell coming fromvehicle.random occurrence, no specific cause found.the fuel smell comes insidethe vehicle only when the windows are rolled down.
While traveling noticed a gas smell inside vehicle. Also, noticed gas puddle on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
Car was parked and the fuel tank was leaking .tt
A rear end impact withanothervehicle, traveling about 50 mph caused the rear end to catch on fire.pleaseprovide further information.
Gas tank ruptured while filling. *dsh
When driving there is a loud rattling noise coming from the gas tank.
Gas was leaking from underneath the tank, there was a rupture in the tank.tt
The vehicles gas tank was leaking fuel.the dealer diagnosed that the fuel was seeping from the weld at the filler pipe opening.related recalls 94v203000, 95v228000 and 94v184000, consumer's v.i.n. Is not included.*nlm
Vehicle experienced the same the defect with its fuel tank assembly as stated in recall 94 v 203 000, but this vehicle was not included due to vin.
When vehicle is standing still orwhile driving fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says that tank needs to be replaced. *ml
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When refueling, can not refuel properly takes a long time.tt
Did not inspect the vehicle as the letter states the dealership should. Please describe.tt
Owner took vehicle in for some minor work.she was told thatfuel tank was leaking atfiller neck.this vehicle was not part of nhtsarecall 95v232000.please describe details.
Gas cap failed. *dh
I have a ford contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 i have some complaints about my car.there are some recalls out on this vehicle.but there are not list for my contour vin # but i have the same problems.my car was taken to the robins ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting.after they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that i have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires.but they have not issued a recall for my vin# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car.i also have some problems that have just started that ford have recalls on but again not my so called vin#.my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working.both have recalls on them.i also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags.i have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their ford manufacturer.how can i get this things fix so their will be no accidents.
A fuel odor is present inpassenger compartment of the vehicle, strongest odors are inrear seating positions. Dealership informedconsumer thatrecall 95v23200repairs forfuel filler neckwas performed prior to his ownership, and this vehiclewas no longer covered.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Recall related, 95v232000, and 95v228000, received notice in feb and took vehicle in march.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 95v232000 concerning fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck.after having the fuel tank replaced consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle.it was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informeddetermined thatfuel tank needed to be replaced.*sc
The dealership will honor the recall letter and will not set up an appointment date 94v184000. Please describe.
Crystal ford isuzu silver spring md; recall 94s92 & 95s06; did not provide loaner and her appointment fell off schedule. Please describe details.
When driving smelled gas. Took vehicle to dealer, indicated that there was a cracked gas tank fuel filler neck. Dealer replaced fuel tank assembly. *ml
Consumer states that the vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel filler neck. Dealer notified.
Difficulty scheduling fuel filler recall repair due to unavailabilitly of parts.
Fuel is leaking form the fuel tankfiller neck.the fuel tank has been repaired prior to this incident.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
No parts are available for recall of fuel tank assembly filler pipe neck 94v184000.
Gasoline spurts back out of the filler line everytime i gas up.it is necessary to just let the gas trickle in from the pump to avoid this.
Recall 95s30 filler neck; owner questions if recall was done by gene messer ford lubbock tx because of receiving reminder notice. Please describe details.tt
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
When trying to the fill vehicle with gas fuel will automatically shut off, and consumer cannot filltank in the usual time it would take a person.consumer will have to stand there and continue to pushnozzle over and over before filling up. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Tom wood ford; owner made appointment several weeks in advance. On 2/22/96, dealer is now ordering parts. Recall 95s30 nhtsa 95v23200 filler neck.
While filling vehicle with gasolinefiller neck will only accept eight gallons of gasoline. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Gasoline leak where filler pipe meets gas tank .excessiveleaking of gasoline which can lead to a fire.
Fuel tank failure, gas leaks from the filler neck.
The fuel tank filler would leak out fuel. Can not put over 1/4 tank of fuel in tank without it spilling out on ground. Happens every time tank is filled. Taking vehicle to dealer to correct problem.
The dealership will not give a rental car when his letter states that he should receive one 94v184000. Plese describe.
Fuel is leaking at weld of fuel filler neck, there is recall 95v232000, but this vehicle was is affected due to vin.
When pumping fuel into gas tank, the fuel would leak from the neck area. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not locate fuel leakage problem.
Recall related, 94v203000, air pressure build up in fuel tank and causes loss of fuel, when opening tank, back fuel will spill out.
Crystal ford isuzu silver spring md; recall 94s92 & 95s06; did not provide loaner and her appointment fell off schedule. Please describe details.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank assembly. While driving and parkedsmelled gas fumes.in addition, the consumer went to the gas station to fill up vehicle and the gas pump cutsoff as if the vehicle was full, even when it wasnot.the defects described comply with recall numbers 94v203000 and 94v184000.the manufacturer has been contacted.
The dealership will not give a rental car when his letter states that he should receive one 94v184000. Plese describe.
Recall 95v223000/ fuel pipe: filler:neck.upon receipt of the recall,dealer inspectedvehicle and concluded that itwas not affected.since that inspection, problem has reoccurred.ford would not honor the recall ( august 96) because at the time of inspectionvehicle did not show a problem.
Received recall letters #95v228000,and #95v23200 on the fuel tank ,interior system restraint in feb call dealer keep on order the parts. Please describe .
Tom wood ford; owner made appointment several weeks in advance. On 2/22/96, dealer is now ordering parts. Recall 95s30 nhtsa 95v23200 filler neck.
Recalls 95s31 & 95s30; parts on order for several weeks. Owner reports vehicle is performing erratic shutting down. Please describe details.
Gas tank lever inside the car does not operate.*nlm
The fuel release switch was inoperable.nlm
Ongoing problem withcourtesy lights onfront passenger's door and both rear doors only come on intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
1995 ford contour rear doors do not have child locks.customer states that the rear doors do not have child locks and her child can open the back door when it is locked.the consumer stated the front seat belts do not hold tight enough. Updated 01-16-08.the driver's door didn't open when the master lock is on.
Rear door would not open from inside or outside.
Bothpassenger and drivers side doors do not open from inside or out.rear seatbelts have fallen apart.hvac fan motor doesn't work.also, fan motor relay fails.
All fourmaual door locks whenlockedwill not unlock, preventing all/ any occupants from exiting vehicle. Consumer exited vehicle from window or after kicking ondoorlocks would unlatch.consumer has contacteddealer.dealer noted there was a defect indoor latches. Door latches needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
Driver's side door cannot be opened frominsideofvehicle.also, driver's side window fails to roll upor down.driver's side door can only be opened from inside. Consumer afraid in an emergency situationdriver's side occupant would become trapped invehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer,dealer hasyet to determinecause ofproblem. Please provide further details.
Door latches have failed three times. *dsh
Cannot release locks.dangerous in collision /fire we no longer lock our car doors.
Hvac fan under dash on passengers side has a shortage in the wiring to the fuse box under dash on drivers side.could open and close fuse box to get fan to work then stopped working at all.rear seat belt locks all fell apart.passenger and drivers side doors will not open.
The door locks will not unlock from the inside.ford refuses to help n any way. This can cause untold problems in case of emergency.
Both front doorson driver's side and passenger'sside will not unlock/open from inside. This poses a dangerous situation for all occupants if involved in a vehicle collision. Dealer notified.
Driving down the hwy, suddenly hood popped open, hood shattered windshield, glass fell down upon driver, roof dented upon impact, inside light fell down.
Consumer was driving approx. 65 mph when the hood flew open . Consumer stopped pulled to side of road and the windsheild had shattered.the hood is bent, the front top of roof has caved in.
When traveling on the freeway the hood flew up, cracking the windshield, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem was due to a missing latch.
Driving down the hwy, suddenly hood popped open, hood shattered windshield, glass fell down upon driver, roof dented upon impact, inside light fell down.
Emergency brake cable failed.
Speedometer cable broke, emergency brake froze up. Mjs
The parking brake stick and causes the traction control and abs to fail when the traction control and abs are reset by re-starting the vehicle, on two occasions the traction control has activated, causing sharp application of the brakes during acceleration for no reason. The first incident occured at 45 mph on the freeway druing a snow storm and the second occured at 25 mph on a side road during a snow storm. Parking brake only appears to stick in cases where the car is warm and sits for a long period of time in below freezing temps. With the parking brake applied. There seems to be a direct link between the parking brake sticking and the failure of the abs and traction control. The failure of the abs and traction control has happened on better than than five occasions, the slamming on of the brakes caused by the brakes sticking has happened twice.
Emergency brakes failed to releasewhilevehicle was cold. After vehicle had warmed up, would release emergency brakes.rear disc brakes would stick after being released. Water was getting intocables. Have taken to dealership,andwas informed by mechanic a new caliper, which was redesigned, would be needed along with brake cables.
Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that i would have to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for "verification purposes" unfortunately the vehicle poses a danger due to a loose spring in the back. The vehicle has been maintained by "grosse pointe autoworks" located 1/2 block off my house since the day i bought it. Dealerships are ca 9+ miles away and have never been consumer friendly when i have contacted them. Please advise as to recourse regarding the irresponsive ford motor co.
Emergency parking brake will freeze and fail in extreme cold temperatures.tt
Emergency parking brake will freeze and fail in extreme cold temperatures.tt
1: in cold weather, parking brake willn't release thus drags tires.2: calipers don't fully disengage; noticable dragging (weather not factor) 3: dealer reluctant to assist.
Emergency parking brake does not release,causing the rear brakesto prematurely wear.
In cold weather conditions the pakring brake will stay engaged,causing the tail lights to stay illuminated.
Parking brake cable will freeze in extremely low temperatures, causes loss of parking brakes.
Parking brake cable will freeze in extremely low temperatures, causes loss of parking brakes.
The emeregency brake cable will not hold. Please describe .
Parking brake cable will freeze in extremely low temperatures, causing loss of parking brakes.
The boot around the emergency brake was experiencing problems.
The engine mount on the bell housing is weakly made, possibly fractures can occur in the aluminum. It will break under normal driving conditions. The bell housing in my personal vehicle broke and caused a domino effect of other problems.
Speedometer is erratic.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Speedometer cable broke, emergency brake froze up. Mjs
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after fifteen minutes and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that a new transmission sensor was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Ma 10/2 updated 11/28/2017
Speedometer failed twice.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This vehicle was subject of recall forthrottlelink cable.ignition/plug cables also failed and had to be replaced.the speedometer/odometer cable that failed failed because of a link.this leads to a question about the overall fitness of cables that ford is using on this vehicle.i've never before heard of a non-traumatic failure of a speedometer/odometer cable at under 100,000 miles. I am not sure of dates or mileage as submitted.this happened a while ago, and i only saw notification of your website on a public bus this evening (8 feb).please investigate and let me know if this is a common problem.i've long since replaced the speedometer/odometer cable and have learned my lesson.never again will i buy a ford motor company product.
Speed control sensor failed 3 times. Also transmission slipped improperly due to speed sensor failure. Inaddition, speedometer/odometer failed.
Speedometer needle fluctuated wildly, then it registered zero.ten seconds later the car's driveablity went down due to the on-board computer receiving zero speed input: limited accelleration, no cruise control, etc.end result: both speed cable and speed control sensor broken; connection pin from transmission to sensor stuck or snapped -->will need to drop transmission and tear it open just to get at a $25 part!
This problem is not fixed.the transmission goes out of gear at about 60 miles an hour (od transmission) and the vehicle "bangs and spudders".additional, the temperture gauge has always run hot and yet the vehicle seems to be find- makes it difficult to know if the vehicle is overheating.the transmission problem is going to become more costly.concerning the transmission- i do live in maryland and am required to have a vehicle emissions inspection that has the vehicle put on a device that takes the vehicle to high speeds!
Speedometer has failed prematurely at only 80,000 miles, causing incorrect reading of speed.it is not registering the miles.
When traveling speedometer reading is incorrect,vehicle could be going as fast as 60 mph, and speedometer reading states zero. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the speed sensor five times. Please provide any further details.
The vehicles shift indicator was not visible. Dealer notified. *nlm
Speedometer is erratic.
Has had several problems w/ transmission went completely out at 120,000
Transmission went out whiledriving down the road. Stopped at the traffic light and when the light turned green was not able to move. Metal is in the transmission fluid.contacted dealer and manufacturer.
While driving transmission blew up.tt
The bezel first failed on 12/20/95 at about 31,000 miles. The bezel was replaced on 01/05/96 at about 33,460 miles. The replaced bezel failed at about 85,000 miles. I found out that there is a safety recall ( 98s26 ) that involves 1994-998 model year contour/mystique ( see attached recall notice from ford. I did not get this notice. I check with the dealer , they told me that my car was not involved in the recalland they can't do anything about it. I called the ford customer assistance center and explain my problem. They said that since my vehicle was not in the list of recalls they will not do anything to correct the fault. My vehicle exhibited the same sysmpton as the safety recall 98s26 (which involves about 210,500 vehicles from 1995 to 1998). This problem was not detected by ford till late 1998. From ford's recall letter it indicated that parts manufacture prior to 08/14/98 will most likely to have the problem. The part in my car was replaced on 01/05/96. This is definitely a safety hazard because one cannot tell which gear the transmission is in. There is another problem with the gear shifter- it needs a lot of effort to shift from one position to another. I am including the service work orders and the recall documents from ford.
Dealer has replaced transmission twice, andtransmission still will not shift into gear.manufacturer has been notified.
My 1995 contour gl v-6 sedan's automatic transmission failed after only 43,000 miles.an internal pump was found to be defective requiring the replacement of the entire transmission.ford apologized by offered no compensation.
Brakes: when turning or stopping & brakes are in use,theywould make scrubbing noises. Have taken to mechanic for repairs. Problem still exists. Also,transmission would jerk when changing gears. Gearplacement makes no difference when it happens. Had rebuilt transmission replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle runs hot. Radiator makes clicking noise when turned on.
I heard a thumping noise that i thought was a tire or brake caliper.drove car for a week.went to dealer and when i pulled in fluid was leaking from the car. Power steering line was replaced ($600), car released to me. Drove home. Heard metallic sound and returned car the next day. Dealer said problem was sheared bolts on the rear mount. They speculated that corrosion started because the transmission housing is aluminum and the bolt are steel.this will cost me another $600 to repair. About a moth ago the serpentine belt was replace. Don't know if any connection to the later problems.
Automatic transmission failure.
Overdrive light appears upon driving in water, difficult to steer when light appears.
Intermitent/ongoing problem with transmission surging and bucking during highway speedwithin 10-45 seconds.vehicle unable to maintain speed which could lead to an accident. Dealer notified and unable to duplicate the problem.
First the a/c started flooding the passenger compartment. Result the condenser was replaced by plantation ford, who told me this was a common problem with these vehicles. Then the transmission started lurching in reverse. Result $2000, and again ford told me this was a common problem with the contour. Finally the engine quit on the highway, and the head gasket was blown. Much later ford issue a recall for the cooling fan fuse, aand the wiring harness. Both of which i was not informed about, but had to learn from a mechanic. And when i did take the car to plantation forn they told me they could not tell if the head gaasket was blown because of the cooling fan fuse, and that the engine wiring harness recall had expired at 100,000 making my vehicle ineligible since it had 106,000. I have e:mailed you pictures of the harness, which are so brittle, and corroded i would be scared to start any motor with it for fear of a fire.
While driving and pressing on the accelerator the vehicle didn't feel as though it was engaging, transmission failed.consumer paid $650 for repairs.
A numerous amount of times my car would get stuck in park and after about 5 minutes of hitting and trying to press the button in on the gear shaft, i was able to move it into park.i got the problem fixed and itcost $345.00, which luckily was covered in my 30 day warranty.but i still worry that the problem will happen again.another problem is that the steering wheel and part of the dashboard vibrate extremely hard when i have my foot on the brake and the car in drive, like wheni'm at a stop light.
Gear and indicator do not match.indicator says reverse when really drive.especially problematic when others drive the car!dealer and manufacturer informed vin not covered under previous recall 98v-233.seems to be an awful lot of vin not covered, but with problem.
After taking car to transmission mechanic we were told of a sevice bulletin pretaining to this paticular failed part.in breif the buliten stated that the forward gear drum had a faulty weld. When i contacted the dealer about this problem i was told there was no service bulletins on this particular vehicle.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
At about the time indicated previously, the plastic strip that indicates which gear the automatic transmission hasseparated.the basic warranty was up, so i had repairs attempted by my service and inspection station.they did not work.occasionally the pieces bind somewhat and make shifting difficult.i cannot use this strip to judge which gear i am in, since it does not read correctly.ford says that my vehicle is not included in your campaign number 98v233000.i feel that this is a safety defect worthy of a recall.i need to count gears to know which one i am in.if anyone else were to drive the vehicle, they might damage the car or themselves by selecting a wrong gear because the defective strip gave the wrong information.ford denies any responsibility in this matter ( with all kinds of "gee, we're really sorry, but ...").i have not abused the vehicle in any way.it has been consistently and properly maintained while in my possession.i am 61 years old and long past any desire to abuse my vehicles.
Vehicle slams into gear and jerks slightly at a constant speed.
While driving 55 mph rear differential blew out. Alsoaxle toppled out. Mechanic told consumer there had been trouble with cd4e transmissions.
Myautomatic transmission shift position indicator mounted on my floor console has disintegrated over time, and no longer exists.this failure has been recognized previously, and is due to defective, poor quality, plastic material that the shift indicator is made of.the consequence of this failure is that one cannot determine which gear the transmission is operating in, and can cause overheating of the transmission and/or engine, and possibly cause an auto accident, or fire.this has been a recognized defect failure and was reported as a safety recall as early as 1998. However upon contact with the ford dealership and also the ford motor company representatives, they deny that my 1995 contour is included in the safety recall.there are numerous 1995 contour vehicle owner complaints filed with the ford motor company on this denial of safety recall application by other 1995ford contour owners who have experienced that same lack of support through the ford motor co representatives. This material defect is a generic problem that affects all 1995 contours, however the ford representatives deny that my vin is included in the safety recall.
When at a stop the vehicle will lurch foreward and kick the car out of gear. Please describe.
- the contact owns a 1995 ford contour.the speedometer works intermittently.she stated that the transmission was contatantly skipping gears, and downshifts when it should change gears.there is a safety recall on both of the components that are failing on her vehicle.power train:automatic trasmission: lever and linkage:floor shift-98v233000, and vehicle speed control cables-97v225000.the contact did not know the current or failure mileage because the odometer is broken.
For the past five years, i have made excuses, stuck by my choice in buying the 1995 ford contour, but in the past two years i have spent over 6,000 dollars on repairs, most of which could have been avoided if the wiring harness had been replaced at the time of the original recall (oct.99) or the motor mounts had not failed.i believe that the transmission and electronic problems are directly attributable to the motor moving around when hitting potholes or stopping suddenly. The car has a pattern of shutting down without a problem showing on the computer analysis.i have had numerous problems with sensors, even before it was out of warranty.i think that ford should reimburse me for the last two years of repair bills.
Neighbor has same car with identical mileage transmission failure.
Attime of acceleration transmission will switch gears and will jump.ford does not want to take responsibility for this problem.*ml
Because the axle was put in wrong, many problems occured, including transmission and electrical problems.i do not know all the detailed problems, but i have a receipt from my mechanic with everything listed.he said that because the axle was not installed properly, the transmission fluid leaked through it at an odd angle.i also have a fax from ford that was sent to my mechanic regarding warnings of the axle being incorrectly installed on my particular vehicle.you may contact my mechanic for any information you may need.his name is ken fowler, the owner of a-1 transmissions in lubbock, tx.his phone number is 806-792-4319.
The transmission on my 1995 ford contour locked up suddenly one evening recently.trans shop rebuilt the trans for me.i received a call from them with bad news.the bad news was that the mechanic realized that the failure was due to the transmission wiring harness being damaged.it was damaged in a way that the owner of the shop said it could very well have caught the vehicle on fire, and apparently led to the failure of the trans (i am not mecahnic, so i can only go with what i gathered from them).ford had issued program 99m03 which covered engine compartment wiring harness failures.this program was for 10 years/100k miles.ford refuses to take any action towards paying for this repair because the vehicle (although 10 years old), has exceeded the mileage (it has 130k miles).however, i do not feel this has anything to do with the miles driven, but rather a poorly routed wiring harness.the harness was run under the battery, and the shop says it appears as though it was eaten away by acid over a period of time.can you help me get through the endless red tape at ford?ths is a quality and safety issue that i feel requires better "involvement" from ford.
While driving on the highway vehicle shifted from overdrive to a lower gear. Please describe.
Three-year old child shifted gear selector from park into reverse on an incline,resulting in an accident. Owners manual and lable states transmissionshould not disengage unless pressure is applied on brake pedal.
I have had a problem with vibration in my car from when i picked it up. I have to put it in neutral while stopped in order to keep the steering wheel from shaking terribly.after having it in the service department several times, i was told that it was a problem with contours and did not pursue it any further. I have now been told that i need to replace the head gasket along with a rebuilt engine. I can't help but wonder if all the vibration in the car weakened the seal causing leaking from the head gasket. This car is only 4 years old and has 65,000 miles, is maintained properly and has normal wear and tear. I've contacted the dealership, ford motors, the attorney general's office for auto complaints, wbz call for action, and the center for auto safety in washington, dc on this matter. The only recourse i have short of hiring an attorney, is to file complaint forms, which i have done. I'm beginning to see a pattern by ford to make an inferior product and then not stand behind their defects. I don't feel this is fair to the customer. This little repair is going to cost me $3000 (of which i don't have) to get my car back in working order. Is there any help out there for customers like me or is it "too bad. You're stuck with it"?
Transmission slipping/failing to engage inoverdrive. Also, loss of power steering when it rains.
Ford has a recall on this, but the rep that responded to my email, claimed my vin no. Disqualifies my car. I disagree, they have a recall for this problem & i have the problem. Three times i have accidently put it in reverse when i wanted to go forward. You cannot tell what gear you have selected.
While driving at any speed vehicle jerked and changed gears on its own.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced, and replaced it.however,the problem recurred.
While attempting to putthe car into different gears the gear box is reading a different a status of what the car is supppose to be in.gear indicator does not correctly indicate the actual gear.
Consumerexperienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 98v233000.when shiftingin foward it actually is in reverse.
Transmissions freezes and stops the car immediately.*nlm
Automatic transmission falls out of gear as if the vehicle has been put in neutral while being driven at various speeds.this occurs only after the vehicle has been driven for more than 45 minutes at one time.
When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle went into reverse.
Transmission blew out forno reason on freeway. *ml
Transmission failed.
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it.i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. I have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. Water pump went out, air went out all wiring covers has crumbled off leaving exposed wires to start a fire and much more.i have been treated like i was a child and didn't know any better with the dealership and ford motor company. I now have a car that i can't drive because it is a fire hazard. I want something done to my satisfaction.i know they quit making the 1995 ford contour because there were so many manufacturer problems. I am now told they can't get parts to fix the car and i can't trade it in on another one. I am a female and i am tired of the treatment i'm receiving from ford. My car has always been serviced at a ford dealership. I have contacted several agencys concerning my problems.
Transmission replaced.
While driving along at approx.50 mph. The car slipped in and out of drive. This resulted in a rapid decelleration, nearly causing an accident with the vehicle immediatly behind me. The dealership was unable to take the car in that day as there regular transmission person was off. I continued driving the car and much to my amazement the car seemed to skip far less if i activated the cruise control. The shiftchanging would only happen at high speeds,ie 50 mph.my concern is i was not offered a clear explanation as to the cause, just charged an unbelievable amount to overhaul the entire transmission!please advise.
The transmission started to shift really hard, and i noticed that the transmission fluid was low. I added fluid and the problem lessened, but was still there. Also there was a strange high pitched sound coming from the transmission. As it turned out, we had a brake system failure as well. So i took the car to the dealership. After fixing the brakes (apx $600) they informed me that the transmission had to be replaced. I wanted a second opinion, so i paid for the brakes and left. A few days laterwhile my wife was driving the car the transmission locked and destroyed itself. I had the car towed to the closest place which was aamco resulting in a $2,500 bill and a car that is still in the shop.
Since i purchased the 95 ford contour i have had about one good year of use.last year i had to replace the main censor and now the gears are slipping from first to second along with transmission problems.because this car is used i am no longer under warranty.i feel this car is a safety risk because i have to manually shift it and if i let it shift on it's own it hesitates which could cause a possible car collision.it unexpectedly bursts into traffic and drags at times.i have probably had this car layed up as long as i've been able to drive it.i can get help from noone because i'm a second owner and over the warranty limit even though 22,000 miles of the warrantywas put on by the original owner.i may have no recourse but i thought i would report the problem.i have had great hardship because of the defects of this car.
Automatic transmission will not engage second gear or overdrive. Vehicle has only 89000 miles.
Experienced transmission issues, with intermittentrough shifting and intermittent failures to engage in drive or reverse.it mysteriously started torun fine for several days.one morning i drove a short distance for an appointment.upon returning and starting the car i noticed smoke exiting the left side of the engine compartment.i turned of the vehicle and inspected the engine compartment, and i could still see some smoke coming from the left-rear part of the engine compartment.after this incident, several of the vehicle's electrical functions failed, including park/brake shift interlock, heater fan, backup lights, directional flashers.following the incident, the transmission issues have resumed.upon inspection, i noticed several wires had cracking insulation, and some even had bare wire exposed.
Automatic transmission falls out of gear as if the vehicle has been put in neutral while being driven at various speeds.this occurs only after the vehicle has been driven for more than 45 minutes at one time.
The vehicle is in need of a new transmission.consumer had the transmission replaced and problems are still occuring.*jg
Transmission shifts hard. *sd
Tansmission has failed on two occasions.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Speed control sensor failed 3 times. Also transmission slipped improperly due to speed sensor failure. Inaddition, speedometer/odometer failed.
While applying the brakes, there is a noise and extended stopping distance which may cause an accident.dealer replaced brakes 5 times.cause unknown.also problems with transmission, and the passenger rear seatbelt buckle is broken which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.please provide further details.david randolph called on behalf of his sister mary hatzell.please direct any questions to him.
I have experienced several incidents with the transmission in my vehicle.after you drive the vehicle long enough for it to warm up good, the transmission will quit pulling.you can be driving down the road and it acts as if it just kicks into neutral.you can pull over and put the car into park and then into drive again and it will go a little farther before it will do it again.the car has only a little over 70,000 miles on it and is now basically junk.i have been told by several mechanics that these cars all have transmission problems and that rebuilding the transmission doesn't usually work for very long.
Transmission gear selection became difficult to determine.lever would indicate drive and would actually be in 1st or 2nd gear.lever became stiff and difficult to operate.contacted ford about nhtsa recall for problem and was told that vehicle was not covered by recall.don't understand.problem is exactly as described and covers the manufacturering period indicated in nhsta 98v233000.
Car has had multiple recalls.everytime i went in complaining about the cars complete shutdown when wet, i was treated as if i were imagining things.eventually, a recall was initiated and that problem was fixed - several times.now, at 62000 miles, one day i have a transmission and the next day i don't.when i contacted the dealership, was commiserated with, reassured that repairs were covered as i had purchased a 60000 mile extended warranty which they told me was added on to the 6000+ miles on the car, when i purchased it. Yet, when i research your database i am overwhelmed by the number of recalls issued on this car, some of which i knew nothing about, as well as the vast number of entries in the defects inv. Database concerning transmissions, as well as the vast number of transmission entries in your other databases. Additionally, when i called the dealership about this problem, initially very helpful, had car towed...made appointment, covered under extended warranty, now they refuse to honor their word, state car "out of warranty" and it's my problem. Seems awful convenient to me. Please help. I am 100% disabled with left anterior frontal lobe brain damage from an auto accident in 1995. When i purchased this car(1st auto purchase ever-in 1996)the salesman(who was let go approx.3 weeks later)walked me through the paperwork,told me where to sign & told me of huge selling bonus for him. I am the victim of a faulty transmission, false & misleading sales tactics as well as the victim of "bait & switch" tactics when my car was towed to their dealership, first being told that it was warranty covered, then being called & told that it was not. They knew the mileage on the car. Before the young man assured me that it was 60000 miles on top of original miles, he required that i find the vin number so that he could find it in the computer and confirm its coverage. I expect them to honor their word. Otherwise, i feel that i have been the victim of fraudulent practices.
The egr valve, egr gas regulator valve went bad.the shifting sensor went bad causing it to feel like the transmission was slipping.the transmission and engine mount broke causing the engine to vibrate very badly.the a/c compressor locked up causing the belt to brake and stranding my wife and 8 month old daughter.
Transmission failed at 27,800 and 46 months. Neither ford or bob ridings will stand behind their product. I will have to pay full $1,925 for new transmission and all ford or dealer has to say about it is sorry about that.
Speedometer needle fluctuated wildly, then it registered zero.ten seconds later the car's driveablity went down due to the on-board computer receiving zero speed input: limited accelleration, no cruise control, etc.end result: both speed cable and speed control sensor broken; connection pin from transmission to sensor stuck or snapped -->will need to drop transmission and tear it open just to get at a $25 part!
Had to replaced brakes.headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
Transmission failure.
Traction control and abs brake warning light came on. Took to dealer.they said consumer needed a new computer , totalling$1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or abs brakes.currently, dealerindicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer.also,consumer said if braking in skid car wouldkeep going.
Abs brakes and traction control system failed.
Consumer took vehicle for manufacturer'srecall 99mo3. Vehicle was experiencing poor traction control, and abs lights were on constantly.dealersaidwiring harness could cause it not to work.dealer won't dorecall becausetitlewas branded. Dealerwas wood house ford in blair ne. Phone no. 402-926-4126.
Traction control warning light illuminated during normal operations.car taken to dealer.dealer reported that rear wheel abs sensors and traction control switch on dash needed to be replaced.components were replaced by dealer.upon return of car to owner traction control inoperative light came on and abs inoperative light came on.dealer examined car and said that hcu unit had to be replaced.car returned to customer while parts were on order.traction control and abs lights subsequently went out during normal operation.similar occurrences have previousley been reported to nhtsa on this year make and model
Consumer stated that the gear shift went out.
Front shift indicator on automatic transmission control is damaged. The gear position indicator has deteriorated, and does not correctly indicate the actual gear position.this can cause the gears to jump back into reverse from drive.
Consumer complained about transmission shifting problem.when he took the vehicle todealer, he was shown a recall notice, which he thought covered this vehicle.but whenconsumer calledford, hewas informed that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Console gear shift lever does not lock in drive position, causing lever to accidentally get pushed out of gear.*skd
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Gear indicator broke. Yh
When i first purchased this 1995 ford contour lx in 1997, it was an almost new car.then it rolled over the 36,000 mi. Mark and things started to break.the gear selector was first.then the check engine light comes on and stays on. I have been to fix it at an authorised ford shop an it is if they turn it off for a few days to pasify me.it comes on a couple of days later.i received a notice in the mail with about 4 differentrecalls and were taken care of, then i look in you guys web page and find othewr recalls. Can you guys send me a list of all the recalls on these types of ford cars so i can get all of this taken care of??
Recall 98v233000.gear shift lever does not register which gear vehicle was in. Dealer contacted, and vehcile does not comply to recall. Problem still exists. Repairwork to be done at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Consumerwas trying to get the vehicle out of park and the gear won't go into drive. Had to put the vehicle into neutral and push the vehicle back so that he coulddrive the vehicle.dealer said the gear had failed and damaged the transmission.transmission replaced at owner's expense. *ml
Vehicle does not indicate the correct gear, it shows one gear less thanactually is.
The automatic shift lever broke off from column, cause unknown.
Had received recall notice #98v233000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle in on date. After arriving, the mechanic failed to look at or repair vehicle. Was informed to take vehicle back. Owner upset.
Recall 98v233000/98s26. Automatic transmission floor shift lever lever will shift, but driver cannot notice in what gear vehicle is in. Vehicle defect is identical tothe one identifiedin the recall. Vehicle does not comply to recall. Manufacturer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem.problem still exists.
Orange lettering forfloorshift levercan no longer be read, and does not showgear thatvehicle is in. Dealership informed consumerthat thisvehicle wasnot included in recall 98v233000.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Recall 98v23300; shift lever indicator showsvehicle being in "park" while it is actually in "drive". Dealership informedconsumerthis vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Advised by dealer this componet, though subject to manufacturer's recall for identical failure was not on my vin.i maintain it was a design defect that should be repaired/replaced by the manufacturer. Without the indicator it is impossible to know which position you are in.in addition, there is a hazard in the mode of the failure causing binding in the shift lever, preventing some positions from being engaged.*dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis*765858
When shifting to drive, indicator shows gear to be in neutral. Same problem as mentioned in recall 98v233000. Yet, this vehicle not in recall. *jg
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated inrecall #98v23300 power train, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Make : ford model : contour year : 1995 nhtsa campaign id number : 00v367000recall date : nov 03, 2000 component: engine and engine cooling potential number of units affected : 262559 terre haute ford dealer(in) says they don't know about this, and will not perform this recall.
Intermittently unable to shift out of parkafter starting. Dealer notified, and unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Automatic transmission floor shiftindicator has disintegrated. The problem was reported to the dealership. The vehicle has not been repaired. Vehicle not involved in recall #98v233000 due to vin #.
Shift lever comes off when attempting to change gear; also, would not easily shift into park. Tt
Transmissionfloor shifter control was damaged, and did correspond with the gear that vehicle was in. Recall 98v233000 was issued for this make, model, and year. But, this vehicle was not included due to vin.
Recall #98v233000/manufacturer's recall 98s26. Consumercalled dealer about recall notice, and dealer stated there was no recall. Consumer called ford customer service, and they also stated there was no such recall, told consumer to call nhtsa to be corrected about recall.
When shifting gears consumer can no longer tell what gear vehicle is in.there is a recall 98v232000, but this vehicle is not affected.
Transmission plasticfloor shift gear indicator cracked.consumer was not able to tell what gear it was in.
Recall 98v233000/transmission. Even thoughconsumer is suffering the same problem this vehicle does not fall underrecall due to vin.
Transmission lock switch failed, preventing vehicle from shifting.*skd
Removed key while vehicle in drive and car rolled away while in drive.tt
Dealer stated that the transmission wasn't right and that he thought the problem was with the transmission range switch, however after this was replaced, the vehicle would not go into overdrive, the rpm's surged into the 3500's, and vehicle felt sluggish when first applying the gas, dealer found that the range sensor was broken and the cruise control had never been reconnected when the vehicle was repaired the first time.
Connection blew and brake pedal and gear selector went to the floor. Due to defective brake shift interlock mechanism.tt
Consumerhad to replaceengine due to engine cooling fan malfunctioning, causing enginetomelt. And was replaced. Presently,consumer had receivedmanufacturer's recall 00s44 forengine cooling fan. Received recall regarding wiring harness and had repairs, however problem still exists. Dealer replaced engin due to overheating vehicle soon experienced a bad miss and poor mileage, dealer then found defective heads, however miss in engine was still present.dealer stated cause was a cracked flywheel with broken sensors. Consumer feels dealer broke flywheel during engine installation.miss in engine still not corrected.dealer finally found cause to be torque converter not sealing causing damage to adjusting sensor.
While driving out of driveway less then 5 mph,front axle broke. Vehicle was being repaired at an independent repair shop. Manufacturer notified.
When the traction control engaged itself at 25 mph and if you press on the brake with traction control engaged the car jerks to a stop .tt
Because the axle was put in wrong, many problems occured, including transmission and electrical problems.i do not know all the detailed problems, but i have a receipt from my mechanic with everything listed.he said that because the axle was not installed properly, the transmission fluid leaked through it at an odd angle.i also have a fax from ford that was sent to my mechanic regarding warnings of the axle being incorrectly installed on my particular vehicle.you may contact my mechanic for any information you may need.his name is ken fowler, the owner of a-1 transmissions in lubbock, tx.his phone number is 806-792-4319.
While driving 55 mph rear differential blew out. Alsoaxle toppled out. Mechanic told consumer there had been trouble with cd4e transmissions.
Rear sway bar squeaking, front left spring broke and axle broken.
Since an initial visit to the ford dealer for what seemed to be an "out of balance tire" problem the vehicle has had 6 new ford factory replacement axles in the front passanger side and 2 on the drivers side. Vehicle is unsafe at highway speeds and around town because axles will let go without warning. The ford dealer service department has been working on this vehicle since last year and has come up with no cause for the repeated failures. The transmission has also had to be repaired due to work done by the dealers service department which ruined the lockup torque converter. I purchased the extended service plan warrantee through ford when i purchased the vehicle and they are still working on the problem as of may 15th 2000. No resolution is in site that i can see. This is an extremely dangerous situation and needs to be looked at by someone other than a ford dealer.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 20 mph, there was an intermittent groaning and crunching noise coming from the front right tire.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the hub was punching out the sealed bearings.the bearings were replaced.prior to this incident, the vehicle had also been taken to a service dealer who replaced the axle shaft.neither the dealer nor the private repair shop was able to repair the problem completely.
Complete clutch assemble failure.
Vehicle experienced a transmission leak, driveline is erratic.
Vehicle experienced a transmission leak, driveline is erratic.
Power steering line was worn through due to the cv joint rubbing it.
Driving vehicle, going about 70-75 mph; oil light was on; pulled over & had no power; had noticed bracket holding cv joint arm had broken in two, ruined the engine.
Cv retaining bracket broke. Cause: cv bounces up/down and vehicle vibrates and oil leakage developed.end result: potential fire. Also, rendered engine inoperative.
While driving 55 mph rear differential blew out. Alsoaxle toppled out. Mechanic told consumer there had been trouble with cd4e transmissions.
I was driving my 1995 ford contour when i lost my power steering. Ipulled to the side of the highway to check my power steering fluid.the fluid container was empty. I brought the car to firestone service to check the problem. I received a call from the mechanic asking if i had transmission work done on the car. I indicated i did in 9/97 when the ford dealer, rittenhouse-kerr, replaced the original trans under ford warranty. I asked him why he was asking about the trans when it was the power steering that was inoperative. He informed me three bolts that hold the trans to the motor mount where missing and that caused the trans to damage the axle which caused the power steering line to be cut resulting in the loss of power steering. He suggested i bring the car back to the ford dealer for repair. Rittenhouse-kerr acknowledged the bolts where missing but could not give a reasonable explanation why. I suggested they were defective or not put in properly. The dealer would not take responsibilty for the failure of the bolts. I then called ford on several occassions and though courteous, they essentially told me to take it up with the dealer. I then brought the car to another mechanic to get repaired. I had the power steering line and axle replaced but could not get the trans attached to the engine mount. The mechanic explained there are three bolts (ford part number w500034-s303) that hold the trans to the engine mount. In two of the three openings where the bolts thread into the trans, there were parts of broken bolts in them and the third had stripped threads preventing the bolt from holding. I contacted the dealer and ford again. Neither would acknowlegde responsibility.if useful, i have pictures i can provide. Your assistance in looking into this unsafe situation is appreciated. Also, did ford have a recall on trans bolts for the 1993taurus model?
While driving, three mounts on the trans mount axle rusted and sheared off, causing the intake manifold to cut the brake lines, consumer went through a red light, luckily there was not an accident, consumer states the sheared mounts caused other damages as well but did not elaborate, consumer received recall 00s03 after the accident and has contacted ford, however they will not respond back, consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
While driving, three mounts on the trans mount axle rusted and sheared off, causing the intake manifold to cut the brake lines, consumer went through a red light, luckily there was not an accident, consumer states the sheared mounts caused other damages as well but did not elaborate, consumer received recall 00s03 after the accident and has contacted ford, however they will not respond back, consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
Vehicle experienced a transmission leak, driveline is erratic.
Manual transmissionfailed to operate when it reached approximately 50,000 miles, and had to be replaced.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle is making noise under the hood, makes noises in gear and was leaking transmission fluid, dealer claimed they repaired the problems but soon after repair the problem reoccured.nlm
Vehicle experienced a transmission leak, driveline is erratic.
This vehicle was a total loss.i had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle is making noise under the hood, makes noises in gear and was leaking transmission fluid, dealer claimed they repaired the problems but soon after repair the problem reoccured.nlm
Problem started at 59000 miles and has worsened. Has been to dealer on 3 different occasions and told that this is "normal for mileage". Difficulty engaging gears 2,3,4 especially on down shift. Can not enter 4th gear at 50-55 mph. Cannot enter 3rd at 40-45mph.
Sensor has gone out twice and car still does not run properly, was informed by some mechanics that there's a problem with exhaust, or maybe transmission, because there's a delay in changing speed if i accelerate or decrease speed
Indicator ontransmission is missing because of a defect, andconsumer can not tell which gear vehicle is in. There is recall 98v23300. Front passenger side seat belt locks as soon a passengermoves, consumer has been trying to get it fixed, however dealer states that ther is no problem.
Well my rear seatbelts don't work anymore they completely fell apart. The only thing thats left is the cable.
Rear passenger's and driver's automatic lap/shoulder belts will not retract properly, get twisted in the track and will not move.
Driver's seatbelt is loose where it attaches to side of vehicle.
Rear seatbeltsare not operable. Seat belt locking mechanism.et.
Hvac fan under dash on passengers side has a shortage in the wiring to the fuse box under dash on drivers side.could open and close fuse box to get fan to work then stopped working at all.rear seat belt locks all fell apart.passenger and drivers side doors will not open.
I have a ford contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 i have some complaints about my car.there are some recalls out on this vehicle.but there are not list for my contour vin # but i have the same problems.my car was taken to the robins ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting.after they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that i have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires.but they have not issued a recall for my vin# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car.i also have some problems that have just started that ford have recalls on but again not my so called vin#.my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working.both have recalls on them.i also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags.i have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their ford manufacturer.how can i get this things fix so their will be no accidents.
1995 ford contour rear doors do not have child locks.customer states that the rear doors do not have child locks and her child can open the back door when it is locked.the consumer stated the front seat belts do not hold tight enough. Updated 01-16-08.the driver's door didn't open when the master lock is on.
Driver'slap belt webbing failed during frontal collision, leaving slack in belt.*skd
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Difficulty scheduling seat belt assembly anchorage recall repair due to shortage on parts.
The anchor for the seat belts had fallen off. This item had been fixed under recall prior to this incident.
On apr 8 1999 i took my car to amherst motors inc because i was having a problem. I was informed there was a recall ont he catalytic converter, which the ford company failed to inform me about. When questioned, they responded that they could not locate me. Now they are saying i need a new engine because the dpfe(revised delta pressure feedback)volta failed. They did not tell me this when they released my car apr 15 1999. I asked to have the seatbelt fixed. They told me they would charge me over $100. There is a recall #95s31 for that seatbelt
Front seat belt anchor repaired prior to recall. *sd
The front outboard ends of the safety belt to the front of the seat frame may be crackied, dealer added a reinforcement plate to the outboard front safety belt anchor.nlm
The owners car is part of the recall and the owner feels very inconvenienced, mrs jones has called dealership and was treated very nasty to her and did nothing.
Recall 95s31 nhtsa 95v228; was not told parts weren't on scene but had vehicle there for appointment, serviced something allowed owner to leave.ttthe rear left (driver's side) tale lamp seemed to have a short in it, when going over bumps it would go out then come back on at another bump.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No parts are available for recallof seat belt anchors/attachments 95v228000.
Driver' s and passenger's side rear seat belts are inoperable. Seat belt latches have fallen completely apart which prevents the latch from buckling inhousing mechanism.front seat belts were recalled for same problem. Dealer replaced twice and have no problems. Rear seat belts were not recalled so they were not replaced.
Did not inspect the vehicle like the recall letter states the dealership should. Please describe.tt
Consumers daughter was stopped at a traffice light, when she was hit head on by another vehicle, both the driver and the passenger were wearing seat belts, however the seat belts failed to restrain them and both driver and the passenger were thrown foward, also the airbags failed to deploy, the driver and passenger suffered injuries.*mj
Dealer did not do recall repair on seat belt as promised.
Consumers son leaned forward and the seat belt latch came out of the buckle, consumer tried to refasten the belt but it would not stay buckled.nlm
Consumer complains that the left/middle rear seatbelt will not latch, has to take cover off latching part to fasten seat belt. Contact dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired, and there were no recalls, can not drive with children in the car.
While applying the brakes, there is a noise and extended stopping distance which may cause an accident.dealer replaced brakes 5 times.cause unknown.also problems with transmission, and the passenger rear seatbelt buckle is broken which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.please provide further details.david randolph called on behalf of his sister mary hatzell.please direct any questions to him.
While driving at 25 mphvehicle stalled, not able to start vehicle again.in for repairs at this time.2 cables under hood had melted. Also seat belt casing on rear middle seat fell apart.
Female part of seatbelt is prone to fall apart making it impossible to fasten seatbelt
Rear seat belts aren't working due to seat belt lock not locking into place.
Female's part of two of my rear seat belts failed.
Rear buckles came off, andcan't fasten seatbelts.
Consumer had eight year old son locked in seat belt rear passenger side seat belt locked up couldn't get child out had to cut the child out .tt
Consumer noticed that driver's seat belt buckle did not lock.
At around 50,000 miles, during normal use by children, plastic housing of center rear seat belt buckle broke in half and internal buckle components fell apart.around 59,000 miles left rear seat belt buckle also fell apart in the same manner as previously stated.if seat belt buckles fall apart during normal use what would happen in an accident?
Driver' s and passenger's side rear seat belts are inoperable. Seat belt latches have fallen completely apart which prevents the latch from buckling inhousing mechanism.front seat belts were recalled for same problem. Dealer replaced twice and have no problems. Rear seat belts were not recalled so they were not replaced.
Front seat belt did not lock.consumermade contact with the dealer about this issue, however,dealerrefused to assistconsumer.
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since.2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
Seat belts will not retract.especially the ones in the back seat. *nlm
Indicator ontransmission is missing because of a defect, andconsumer can not tell which gear vehicle is in. There is recall 98v23300. Front passenger side seat belt locks as soon a passengermoves, consumer has been trying to get it fixed, however dealer states that ther is no problem.
Lap/shoulder belt retractor failed, vehicle had impact 6:00 position, vehicle was stopped.tt
Seat belts jam.
While driving 5 mph 3 year old released seatbelt,applied brake, and seatbelt wrapped around child's neck.consumer tried to get seat belt off child's neck, but it kept retracting, choking the child. She finally had to cut seat belt.
The drivers side seat belt is coming apart.nlm
Bothpassenger and drivers side doors do not open from inside or out.rear seatbelts have fallen apart.hvac fan motor doesn't work.also, fan motor relay fails.
The mounts for the driver's seat are about to break off. I heard a loud "pop" while in mid corner, then the seat bean to lean hard.when these mounts completely break, i believe it may cause a serious accident.i know that this is a common problem in ford contours, please do something as these seats are not safe.how can ford expect someone to remain in control of their vehicle if the seat breaks off while they are driving?
Difficulty scheduling safety belt anchors recall repairs. *sd
Drivers seat leather cracked.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Front passenger seat shifted to left side. *sd
Consumer was rearended which caused the driver's seat to release to the reclining position, causing loss of vehicle control.also,the head rest completely broke away from the seat.
Front seat head rests broke.
The driver's power seat moves back and forth while driving without being tampered with. Dealer replaced seat track mechanism and problem still exists.
Passengers seat went backwards in accident.
Driver was at traffic tie u when a vehicle struck the driver from behind, the truck was moving at a hight rate of speed, pushed the driver into a van that was stopped in front and into the center cement divide. Driver's side seatback fell into asemi-recline position and the seat slid back, airbag did not deploy, the seat falling back caused the driver's lumbar spine to be injured.
Inadequate lube caused the drivers side rear seat button to not release the seat.nlm
Seatback broken six inches up from bottom on outside post.
Consumer was rearended which caused the driver's seat to release to the reclining position, causing loss of vehicle control.also,the head rest completely broke away from the seat.
Whileattempting to park floorboard behind the driver seat caught on fire. Consumer managed to exit the vehicle.dealership was notified of the problem, but did not resolve the problem.
My abs light has been on continuously for many years.a search of the internet allowed me to find many others who have the same issue with the ford contour.it appears to not be specific to any one model year.my vehicle is a 1995, but i have seen internet queries for many other newer vehicles.what is in common is that the abs system on the ford contour is faulty causing one to have to spend $4,000 to get it repaired, or drive with less affective brakes.have you received any other queries about the ford contour abs failure?
Consumer states that all electrical system wire are burned in the front of the vehicle, causing dashboard damage. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.ts
Brake failure.
Brake rotors warped.
Brake problems--has had the car serviced multiple times, but the problem still exists.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When applying the abs brakes onicy orwet pavement the pedal ishard to apply and excessive pressure is needed to get the vehicle to stop which caused extended stopping distance.
When driving on uneven road any speed above 5mph and application of brakes will cause brakes to collapse, consumer checked master cylinderand it is full. There is no leak in brake line.
85% of the time when applying the brakes and backing out there is a loud noise coming from the right rear.the vehicle has abs.
My brakes failed 3 times for 2-3 second intervals traveling anywhere from 30-60 mph. Ford has told me that both components need replaced in order to repair this problem. The service manager agreed with me that this is a premature defect. I agree and also believe it is a safety hazard. The want to charge me $2200-$2400 to repair something that is their fault.
They don't know why my engine cuts out.i believe problem is left over from all the work they did on abs and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired.refused to install "flight recorder" to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems.dealer replaced entire lh wiring harness when repairing abs, left many "loose ends" all over the car.
Abs system failed, causing loss of control.
Antilock brakes failed. *sd
Experienced loss of steering, brakes, & electrical while driving vehicle in wet conditions.
The transmission started to shift really hard, and i noticed that the transmission fluid was low. I added fluid and the problem lessened, but was still there. Also there was a strange high pitched sound coming from the transmission. As it turned out, we had a brake system failure as well. So i took the car to the dealership. After fixing the brakes (apx $600) they informed me that the transmission had to be replaced. I wanted a second opinion, so i paid for the brakes and left. A few days laterwhile my wife was driving the car the transmission locked and destroyed itself. I had the car towed to the closest place which was aamco resulting in a $2,500 bill and a car that is still in the shop.
While driving vehicle about any mph the consumer has been having problems with the brakes when he stops,the vehicle does stop,but heard a grinding noise like a metal to metal. He took vehicle to shop, and they said had found that inside pads were wearing out and the outside pad did not.rotors had been also having problems.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Abs system failure, on slippery surfaces abs system will not function properly, in snow or ice there is partial loss of braking.tt
Abs brakes and traction control system failed.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causingextended stopping distance which may cause a crash, and abs light kept coming on. Also, dealer had to replacewiring harness.it is common problem.please provide further information.
After the complete replacement of the abs, my car is now full of electrical bugs that they will not warranty.engine stalls, etc.
Consumerwas traveling 34mph when brakes didn't hold. When applyingbrakes pedalwent up and down. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Going 40-45mph towards a curb. Applied brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Steered to side of road. Steering hard to control. Crossed median & hit metal fence pole. Air bags did not deploy upon impact.
Had to replaced brakes.headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
When it rains it is difficult to drive car, feels like vehicle is locking up, in order to drive consumer has to put in tracking control when it is on the abs light comes on, vehicle had 6 codes in system all had to be cleared to verify problem, right front wheel sensor was replaced.
Abs light illuminated,ford dealer spent 2.2 hours diagnostic time, charging $139.00 to advise abs module failed due to water intrusion.dealer says they have received several similair compaints and even a technical bulletin on manufacturing defect. Dealer advised they would charge me only $1277.00, parts and labor to replace the defective absmodule. I feel this totally the manufacturers failure to design the abs module properly, to withstand normal underhood conditions.please help!
Brakes: when turning or stopping & brakes are in use,theywould make scrubbing noises. Have taken to mechanic for repairs. Problem still exists. Also,transmission would jerk when changing gears. Gearplacement makes no difference when it happens. Had rebuilt transmission replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle runs hot. Radiator makes clicking noise when turned on.
Consumer took vehicle for manufacturer'srecall 99mo3. Vehicle was experiencing poor traction control, and abs lights were on constantly.dealersaidwiring harness could cause it not to work.dealer won't dorecall becausetitlewas branded. Dealerwas wood house ford in blair ne. Phone no. 402-926-4126.
At 15mph suddenly rear wheels locked in snow and ice conditions, spun around 360 degrees in intersection in on coming traffic, second occurence brake locked up.
With 3 to 4 car lengths in optimal dry daylight weather conditions the car failed to stop at a cruising speed of 35mph, the condition of the brake rotors and pads are in good condition.
Abs: anti lock brakes and steering wheel locked up; vehicle ran into a parked truck; no warning; occurred after applying brakes.
When taken in to dealership it will be 2 weeks before they can fix we have snow and ice which make driving hazardous enough without abs brake system locking
While driving, noticed abs light appeared, then made attempt to slow/stop, hit patch of ice, brakes locked, sled into oncoming traffic and was hit.
Brakes are going into the magg wheels.the dealer has put three sets of brakes on vehicle.
Traction control and abs brake warning light came on. Took to dealer.they said consumer needed a new computer , totalling$1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or abs brakes.currently, dealerindicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer.also,consumer said if braking in skid car wouldkeep going.
Failure of defective manifold gasket caused power assist failure in accident avoidance situation.had i not been able to swerve around stopped car, vehicle would not have stopped in time to avoid collision due to drastic reduction in braking.dealer reports that this has occurred on a number of different model years recently.gasket is unavailable for replacement for over 2 weeks because it is being redesigned.customer service stated not to take in personal that they would not cover this safety defect.the problem with this defect is that it is sudden and without notice.car ran rough for a few days, but gave no indication of potential brake failure until it was almost too late.thank you for your consideration.
Brake light illuminates while backing up and a rubbing noise is heard, consumer hears vibration in the steering wheel, brakes are grabbing, abs light illuminates (dealer replaced front disc brakes, brake pads, machined rotors, cleaned/lubed caliper slides, repacked wheel bearings, abs sensor).nlm
Traction control light remains on despite replacement of components by dealer.the light is supposed to illuminate when the system does not operate.yet the system does operate.the dealer reccommended replacement of the hcu unit, yet the anitlock brakes work ok.
Brake light stayed on all the time.
Hydraulic brakes; upon applying brakes @ speed less 10 mph, applied brakes and they seized up. Please describe details.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withsteering andbrakes. During inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes fail. Also,the battery light illuminates.the manufacturer has been contacted. *ml
Brakes failed three times.
Possible defect in brake design resulting in repairs seven times with multiple rotor, caliper, and pad replacements.
Consumer was smelling smoke inside of vehicle , starter/ brakes and other parts were replaced. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
While applying the brakes, there is a noise and extended stopping distance which may cause an accident.dealer replaced brakes 5 times.cause unknown.also problems with transmission, and the passenger rear seatbelt buckle is broken which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.please provide further details.david randolph called on behalf of his sister mary hatzell.please direct any questions to him.
Noisy brakes. *sd
Hydraulic brakes; upon applying brakes @ speed less 10 mph, applied brakes and they seized up. Please describe details.
Brakes grind when applied. *dh
1: in cold weather, parking brake willn't release thus drags tires.2: calipers don't fully disengage; noticable dragging (weather not factor) 3: dealer reluctant to assist.
The brakes were making a grinding noise, due toa missing spring.
Belt slippage, which causes loss power steering and power brakes.tt
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed/noisy.
Brake failure.
Applied brakes with cruise control on, brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident/injury.
Front and rear brake making excessive groaning noise.repeated repairs have been nessary yet the problem remains.yh *mjs
Design flaw in engine is causing a vibration in steering wheel ,gear shift and down in brake pedal. It has become worse. Currently,vehicle jerks forward. Consumer states vehicle jerks and pulsates while braking.
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealershipwas aware of problemvehicle wouldn't start,andradiator went out also.
Brakes failed. *sd
Brake fludeleaks.
While driving vehicle about any mph the consumer has been having problems with the brakes when he stops,the vehicle does stop,but heard a grinding noise like a metal to metal. He took vehicle to shop, and they said had found that inside pads were wearing out and the outside pad did not.rotors had been also having problems.
At 20,000 miles the front brakesand the tires had to be replaced, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The brek epads and discs wear down quickly. Had to replace them every 10k miles.
I hvae had problems ever since i first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap.next, i encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked.the brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors.also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better.then, on a cross country trip, the car's idle worsened, its power decreased,at a stop, the car would start having a convulsion like feel and sound, from a stop, it wouldn't accelerate until a click in the engine could be heard. Then the acceleration was very lurching and sputtery.after a diagnostic, i was informed that it was not the original engine.the mechanics sent me to the dealer who found the supposed cause of the problem.$400 later, my air mass sensor was replaced and the car seemed to do much better.however, in the past couple of weeks, the check engine light stays on the entire duration of driving, and the car has continued its lurching acceleration and convulsion like problem.the unpredictableness in my car has made me somewhat fearful to drive because i'm not sure what's going to happen next, and if i can afford to fix it.i'd like to know my buyer's rights and see if there's any resolution to be had..
Emergency brakes failed to releasewhilevehicle was cold. After vehicle had warmed up, would release emergency brakes.rear disc brakes would stick after being released. Water was getting intocables. Have taken to dealership,andwas informed by mechanic a new caliper, which was redesigned, would be needed along with brake cables.
Calipers replaced due to design flaw with the brake system. Also the front rotors were replaced due to failure.
Brake calipers failed.
Failure on the brakes, the consumerneeded to change the brakes too often,also failure on the rear windshield, the rear windshield shattered,sending glass fragmentsinto the vehicle.
Had brake repairsdone in may 1998 on front and rear brakes. Currently, repairman informed consumer that the calipers are sticking, reason unknown . Dealer not notified at this time.
Brake rotors and pads failed. *et
Brake pads replaced.
Brake rotors and pads failed. *et
Brake pads failed.
Brake failure continuous replacement of rotors and pads, when driving vehicle makes grinding noise.
Whilebacking out of driveway experiencd brake failure, pedal went to floor upon application of the brakes,dlr found pads were worn and rotors warped.
Calipers replaced due to design flaw with the brake system. Also the front rotors were replaced due to failure.
Brake pads replaced.
Brake rotors and pads failed. *et
Brake rotors failed.
Brake failure continuous replacement of rotors and pads, when driving vehicle makes grinding noise.
During wet weather power steering and brakes fail while battery light comes on. In addition, replaced warped front/rear brake rotors.
Brake rotors and pads failed. *et
Brake rotors warped. *sd
Whilebacking out of driveway experiencd brake failure, pedal went to floor upon application of the brakes,dlr found pads were worn and rotors warped.
Brake rotors replaced.
Rear end noise when brakes are applied.
Emergency brakes failed to releasewhilevehicle was cold. After vehicle had warmed up, would release emergency brakes.rear disc brakes would stick after being released. Water was getting intocables. Have taken to dealership,andwas informed by mechanic a new caliper, which was redesigned, would be needed along with brake cables.
I just want to know if anyone has reported leaky brake cyclinders.
Consumer simultaneously pressed on the gas and brake pedal.
The accelerator and brake pedal was applied simultaneously.
Connection blew and brake pedal and gear selector went to the floor. Due to defective brake shift interlock mechanism.tt
Air conditioner hose is routed against the brake booster vacuum hose, causing it to get hot and burn a hole through the brake hose, resulting in loss of brakes.
Brakes failed due to faulty vaccum hose that was cut in half from rubbing against bracket, resulting in consumer hitting garage door.
Steering failed 3 times, resulting in loss of control.
While driving consumer is unable to control steering , during raining weather .tt consumer states the problem is with the pulley-crankshaft.
Abrupt loss of steering power when driving through puddles, recurring issue.found description after internet search (tsb 97-11-2).date cited is most recent event.dealer and ford acknowledge issue but will not install kit to prevent recurrence at their expense.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Would be driving vehicle or making a turn whenvehicle would stall.would have no prior warning. Also,steering would lock up. Have taken to dealership.
Experienced loss of steering, brakes, & electrical while driving vehicle in wet conditions.
My '95 ford contour has been overheating, smelling hot, with the steering column heating up to the point of the car key, in the ignition, getting too hotto handle--for some time, now. Fearing that there might be a fire hazard, i took it to my local ford dealer. He said my car, per it's vin no., has not been recalled; so he did nothing about my concerns.now, a week ago today (12/3/09), and a week or so after bringingmy car in for the first time,i was driving 20-30 mph, down a city street in my small town, when, suddenly, i heard a popping sound;and the electricity in the car turned off. The car stopped dead in it'stracks, as i was turning into a parking lot!i tried to put the hazardlight on; but it would not turn on. The steering wheel & steering column were very hot. I turned the key, in the ignition, in an attempt to turn the car back on.instead, it made another popping sound; and died completely! smoke started coming from under the hood. When i opened the hood, the battery water was boiling over, sizzling, and smoking.when i called my ins. Roadside assist, and told them what happened, they told me to call the fire dept.so, i called the fire dept. They came and disconnected thebattery; and noted that the battery was smoking. They pushed my car to a parking spot, from where i had it towed it to my local ford dealer. The ford dealer man said they could do nothing about it; and i left it there, in their parking lot. I'm afraid to drive the car, for fear it might start on fire, since i have seen, on the internet, that the '95 ford contour has been recalled for ignition fires!!!being caught in a burning fire, with my seat belt on, is very scary to me!the questions, at the bottom, right, of my screen, are cut off, so ican only see half of the questions, starting with: "was there....""property da....""was there a...""reported to...."i'm sorry,i have no way of answering your questions, here.
When driving through a puddle of water, the alternator light comes on and the steering seizes up.tt
Driving through wet roads steering will lock up, lastingfor about 15 seconds, andcausing a loss of control. Dealer has replaced sway bar andserpentine belt, but defect keeps occurring. Cause is still unknown.
Steering is temporarily lost after driving through puddles.
Steering column is hitting arm of the brake pedal when making slow turns. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer . Consumer states this is noticeable under 20mph. *yd
Had to replaced brakes.headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
Steering wheel misaligned. *dh
Inability to raise steering wheel causes steering wheel to sit low, preventing free movement of legs in emergency braking situation. *dh
Severe vibration in the steering column when stopped with vehicle in drive/foot on the brake.
I have had an ongoing problem with my steering wheel becoming loose. The nut that holds the steering wheel on loosens every5 to 6 months.i have called ford motor company recall dept. And they dont really care about my problem.i feel this is a very big safety issue.i am very fortunate to have a mechanic in the family,so it doesnt cost me $300-$400 dallars every time this occurs.but it is still a waste of my time and my mechanics time every time this problem arises. I would appreciate if someone would get back to me on whether or not this problem is going to looked into or not.....thanksdawm m ban.
While driving at any speed through water, steering wheel lockup.tt
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle and the steering column began over heating continuously. On several occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of theburning smell; however, the vehicle caught fire. At times, the key was too hot to remove from the ignition. The current and failure mileages were 83000 when the fire occurred.
Alarm goes off periodically.
Power steering and power brakes fail and battery light comes on when driving through small puddles.
Defect corrected at 28,000 miles, and re-occurred at approx 45,000 miles. Defect corrected again at 58,000 miles. This vehicle should be recalled for this potentially dangerous defect. Ford is aware of the problem, as they have issued several tsb's to dealers to correct the problem
Loss of all power assist when driving through puddles, had a close call.almost collided with a truck when turning a corner. Took both hands on wheel to complete turn.someone less stronger and/or unaware will have a wreck some day.
When driving vechicle in the rain power steering and the atlernator goes out. Please describe details.tt
Power steering failure.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
When driving in rainy weather, power steering and brakes fail and the battery light comes on, vehicle has not stalled out, dealer can not locate the problem.t
Passing through a puddle caused vehicle to lose power steering.
When driving through waterthere is a loss of steering for a short time.has been this way since new.we are older now & it is much more difficult to control the vehicle.i read where you had had the same complaint several times.when you look under lright front of car you can see why this happens.the belt drive pulley is exposed so that water is splashed on it.wonder how many fatal accidents this has caused.
Power steering fluid was leaking on the exhaust system.
Very dangerous malfunction - should be on a recall.due to my physical disability i do not have the strength to steer the car when power assist fails.
I was driving my 1995 ford contour when i lost my power steering. Ipulled to the side of the highway to check my power steering fluid.the fluid container was empty. I brought the car to firestone service to check the problem. I received a call from the mechanic asking if i had transmission work done on the car. I indicated i did in 9/97 when the ford dealer, rittenhouse-kerr, replaced the original trans under ford warranty. I asked him why he was asking about the trans when it was the power steering that was inoperative. He informed me three bolts that hold the trans to the motor mount where missing and that caused the trans to damage the axle which caused the power steering line to be cut resulting in the loss of power steering. He suggested i bring the car back to the ford dealer for repair. Rittenhouse-kerr acknowledged the bolts where missing but could not give a reasonable explanation why. I suggested they were defective or not put in properly. The dealer would not take responsibilty for the failure of the bolts. I then called ford on several occassions and though courteous, they essentially told me to take it up with the dealer. I then brought the car to another mechanic to get repaired. I had the power steering line and axle replaced but could not get the trans attached to the engine mount. The mechanic explained there are three bolts (ford part number w500034-s303) that hold the trans to the engine mount. In two of the three openings where the bolts thread into the trans, there were parts of broken bolts in them and the third had stripped threads preventing the bolt from holding. I contacted the dealer and ford again. Neither would acknowlegde responsibility.if useful, i have pictures i can provide. Your assistance in looking into this unsafe situation is appreciated. Also, did ford have a recall on trans bolts for the 1993taurus model?
During rainy weather the power steering unit failed. Repairs were done, but the problem still exist.s
Under wet conditionpower steering goes out, causing the whee tol have to turn back to the normal position manualy. Dealer has not been contacted.
When driving when it wet water get into the belt there is no power steering it go out.tt
Power steering fluid was leaking on the exhaust system.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withsteering andbrakes. During inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes fail. Also,the battery light illuminates.the manufacturer has been contacted. *ml
Wire was broken for power steering.
When driving hit a pond of water there is no power steering. This happened twice .
When power steering mechanism gets wet from the rain or other means theres is loss of steering.tt
Power steering problems.please describe.tt
Transmission slipping/failing to engage inoverdrive. Also, loss of power steering when it rains.
Steering froze up.
Steering failed 4 times.
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then,power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while.gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.
Whenever the vehicle goes through an excessive amount of water it loses power assist. Dealer is aware of the problem,but not able to correct it.
When driving the vehicle moisture gets into the vehicle and the power steering goes out and has no control.
When going through a puddle of water all power steering is lost. A kit was created for this problem.dealer stated to consumer that kit will resolve only 80% of problem. Consumer states the kit has been installed and vehicle has repsonded fairly well, consumer avoids puddles and drive very little during rain.
Ford has agreed to fix (not a recall)cars under warranty.it's expensive to fix and this should be a recall on contour/mystique automobiles.no defec (s) mentioned in the summary.
When the car is driven through a puddle the water splashs up under the car and causes a squeaking noise and the power steering goes out. Please explain.tt
Power steering failed while making a right hand, resulting in loss of control.
Power steering fails in wet weather.tt consumer states serpentine belt becomes wet powere steering fails because wet belt lsips traction on power steering pulley, consumer was advised that nothing could be done at present time to correct failure, as of now there is no remedy.
Each time this vehicle goes thru heavy water the power steering goes out.tt
During vehicle operation in wet conditions only, loss of power steering is experienced and the battery light comes on.
When vehicle is driven over water the battery light comes on/loss of power steering.
Power steering locks/fails when turning a corner after driving through puddles of water. A repair kit was installed by dealer, yet, problem persists.
The power steering line is too close to the right driveshaft, causing them to rub and ultimately causing a serious leak in the power steering line.this causes the engine to smoke and squel and power steering to fail.
I heard a thumping noise that i thought was a tire or brake caliper.drove car for a week.went to dealer and when i pulled in fluid was leaking from the car. Power steering line was replaced ($600), car released to me. Drove home. Heard metallic sound and returned car the next day. Dealer said problem was sheared bolts on the rear mount. They speculated that corrosion started because the transmission housing is aluminum and the bolt are steel.this will cost me another $600 to repair. About a moth ago the serpentine belt was replace. Don't know if any connection to the later problems.
Design of the power steering return line interferes with right drive shaft, resulting in the power steering hose being cut, causing fluid to leak.
The power steering pressure hose failed.nlm
When driving on wet roads and going through standing water consumer looses power steering, the power steering belt has been replaced twice, a splash gaurd was installed but the problem still persist.nlm
In rainy weather water will get under power steering belt and cause power steering to go out. There was a tsb on installing a shield to protect belt from water.this was not properly installed,and water still gets to drive belt.
When driving on wet pavement and water splashes under the vehicle, the pulley on the power steering slips, causing loss of vehicle control.please give any further details.
Belt slippage, which causes loss power steering and power brakes.tt
When driving through water, undercarriage/power steering drive belt gets wet; lost power steering control.tt
Whenever vehicle is driven in wet conditions ,water would get onto power steering belt, causing the belt to slip on the pulley,resulting inpower steering failure. Dealer notified, and mfr is awear of defect and has a corrective kit. Dealer refuses to do repairs unless cost goes to consumer.
The power steering belt slips and loses power whenever the vehicle is driven over a water puddle.
Power steering belt slips off whenever vehicle is driven over a water puddle. *sd
When going through puddles of water the power steering goes out. It may come back, but shortly will go out again. The poer steering belt slips when wet.
When going over a puddle in the road the power steering belt gets wet, causing the vehicle to lose power steering.
During inclimate weather the steering and alternator belts lock up.tt
Driving through small puddles can throw water on the drive belt for the power steering pump.a gap in the front wheel well liner allows the water to be thrown on the belt.the problem is more common when turning right.the belt slips and all power steering is lost.if the driver is not aware of the problem soon enough, the car will not be able to turn fast enough to avoid an accident.other contour owners have experienced this problem.it is especially dangerous for women and older people that may not have the arm strength to turn the car after a sudden loss of power steering.
The power steering goes out because the belt slips off when it is wet or raining. Please describe.tt
When water gets under the car it causes the belts to slip and the power steering to go out.please describe.
Rack & pinion & power steering pump failed.
This vehicle was a total loss.i had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
The tire fell off due to a defective front knuckle , resulting in hitting other parked vehicle,damages to vehiclescosted $3,564.03
Tie rods needed replaced.
Tie rods needed replaced.
Rack & pinion & power steering pump failed.
'cold power steering'.
I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement.dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission!silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available.both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used.rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily.one power window in rear can only go down about 6 inches, squeaking terribly as it moves down; too expensive to fix.outer gas door release sticks.both methods of opening the door (floor lever and trunk strap) stopped working this year.paid for repair at dealership, but both methods stopped working again after a few days.i now have to open up my trunk every time i go to the gas station, pull the release strap and rap lightly on the outer door in order for it to pop open.i am scheduled for a new repair in a few days at the dealership for rough idle and stalling.problem involves mass air flow sensor and/or pcm, and is detailed in tsb article no. 98-20-7.had contacts cleaned on radiator tank and driver's door panel (beeping signal for when door opens and key is left in ignition stopped working).had complete tune-up at dealership this summer, with mileage at only 40,000.driver's side speaker wire has loosened, with sound drifting in and out depending on bumps hit on the road. Driver's door lock collapsed inside keyhole.lock cylinders are only available in sets of five, so all five of my lock cylinders had to be replaced by dealership.replacement cylinder on my glove compartment vibrates too much while driving.reverse lights stopped working.wiring had to be repaired.paint is thin and scratches easily, even from non-abrasive contact. Driver's window opens all the way, sliding down at a quick speed.very indifferent treatment by dealership.
Got in vehicle,vehicle would not start, doors would not open, someone from outside had to help.tt
Left rear door creaks when opened.
Power locks sticking.
Doors not aligned.
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
Door latchfailed to lock; investigation shows latch spring failed have part in hand.
Both rears doors squeak, have tried wd40;machine oil;silicon lubricant, very loud
Faulty hood cable caused the drivers side of the hood to be out of alignment.nlm
Consumer was driving approx. 65 mph when the hood flew open . Consumer stopped pulled to side of road and the windsheild had shattered.the hood is bent, the front top of roof has caved in.
Loss sterring when subframe weld seperated
Loss sterring when subframe weld seperated
The frame underneath, by the right front tire, is shaking and rattling. Dealer says has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle is emmitting noises as if the bottom of the vehicle is falling apart.*jg
Tire went flat, and while trying to change the tire the panel in which the jack pad is located pulled out of the body when car was jacked up resulting in the vehicle falling.dealer has been contacted.
Electrical system failure causing vehicle to stall when weather conditions are rainy, wet, or cold.tires wear unevenly due to bent suspension bar.
Suspension makes noises.
Vehicle was experiencing vibration and wobble in the steering prior to accident, vehicle lost control resulting in vehicle roll over due to possible suspension failure, causing injury. Mjs
The contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. The tire was replaced with a spare, which was also punctured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the front driver and passenger side coil spring would have to be replaced as well as the spare tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Coil springs are cracked inrear and front.vehicle has been to the dealership.
The car has always run hot and i have had the compressor fixed and a month later i know have a burnt out blower motor that seems to be a common problem. I never was notified about the recall and than was told i missed the cut off date to file for a repair, bottom line i wasnt covered.i also brought my car in a day before my warranty was up and they didnt honor it, i was told it was too late.
Suspension problem
Front suspension vibration.
Vehicle vibrates. *sd
Front coil springbroke, making it hard to steer the vehicle. Dealer has not seen.
I had both front coil springs on my 1995 ford contour fail (left spring broke into two pieces, the right into three).resulted in car drifting back and forth.no response from dealership.
Front suspension failure. *dh
Only when turning right over bumpy road. 10-20 mph.the suspension(?) makes a grinding/chaffing noise.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle was found to be in a accident,wobbled at 55,dealer can not/will not fix it.
Lower control arm bushings are disentegrating in the lower control arms on both sides causing excessive tire wear, vibration and loss of directional control while braking.
When driving the vehicle and applying the brake orgas pedal the vehicle will pull to the right and left due to the fact that the part that holds the lower ball joints onto the control arm broke apart.
One of front and twoof rear coil springs broke, consumer states the springs were so sharp they could of ruptured tires.the rear struts and the two rear coil springs were replaced by dealer at consumer's cost.
While stopping at an intersection, turned steering wheel to the right as to enter street, right front lurched into air and slammed back into pavement due to fron twheel comin g off. Towed to repair shop wher eit was discovered that front strut broke.
Noisy shocks.*skd
Front coil spring broken.
1995 ford contour had front coil spring failure.*mrduring an inspection the technician informed the consumer that both front coil springs had failed.the manufacturer was contacted and informed the consumer that he vehicle was not part of any recalls.the consumer had recently received a recall for his 2001 ford taurus for front coil springs and believes this vehicle should be included in the recall.
When making a left or a right hand turnwhole assembly moves. Also,springs shift, causing poor steering control. Consumer has taken tvehicle todealer, dealer unable to determinecause of problem.please provide any further details.
In 2002,rear spring broke on her 1995 ford contour.we were unaware of the breakage, until a repair shop fixing the car for another problem informed us.we took the car to a local tire shop and they replaced the rear spring.now, sept. 8, 2004 when taking our 1995 ford contour to the shop for noise and difficulty driving, we find that the front spring had broken.we were advised to have the car towed, not driven to a local tire/front end shop for replacement.after getting suspicious, i checked the internet and found out that other people have had trouble with springs breaking on their ford contour.this ford contour had less than 60,000 miles.i called the local ford shop and was informed that we could bring the vehicle to them for replacement.at that point, our car had already been disassembled and the bad spring replaced.we had not received any notification of a possible failure of springs, let a lone two springs to break under 60,000 miles and two years apart.so far ford has not responded to my request to reimburse us for any of the charges from the tire/front end shop.i am very concerned about this failure of a spring in the back and front of this ford contour.now we have three new springs (replaced two in front and one in back), but still have one old spring on the back which hasn't been replaced.this should be a serious recall, not a program, and everyone should be notified.we actually had the car in to the shop in 2001 for another recall, so i can't figure out why ford did not notify us about the spring problem.ford needs to replace all their springs on this vehicle.this car has had enormous repairs from airconditioning, timing belts, steering problems, etc., but this spring situation could result in serious accidents.my guess is there are many more vehicles out there unaware that this was a "customer satisfaction program".it should be a recall.
One of front and twoof rear coil springs broke, consumer states the springs were so sharp they could of ruptured tires.the rear struts and the two rear coil springs were replaced by dealer at consumer's cost.
While traveling heard a noise aroundfront tire.while pulling in driveway noticed a pice ofcoil spring. Please provide further information.
Left front spring broke causing brake failure.
Refusal of ford motor company to reimburse for broken coil springs.*mrthe dealer was contacted and denied the consumer reimbursement for the broken coil springs.
All 4 coil springs have broken. Ford campaign 98m04 covers the front coil springs for 2.0l engine vehicles. There is no recall or extended warranty campaign for the rear springs.the dealer and their ford service rep cannot explain why my 2.5l engine vehicle is not covered under 98m04, though the same defective steel is used in both. I have researched front and rear coil spring failures for my vehicle on the internet and discovered a very significant number of 1995 contour/mystique owners have complained of both front and rear coil spring failures. These owners, not covered under 98m04, have received no satisfaction from ford motor company. My dealer has reported very little cooperation from ford motor company while investigating my vehicle's coil spring problem.
In oct 1999 american ford told us that the front driverssuspension spring was broken and needed replacement. Costin us $262 for fix.now a year later they tell us the rear spring is broken and needs replacement.this time for a cost of $400 aprx.
Right front spring broke.
The consumer has experienced problems with front and rear coil springs.four coil springs broke off vehicle.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Recall for the front coil spring only extends warranty coverage to pay for defective front spring replacement caused by corrosion, consumer is not satisfied with warranty and feels that replacement of defective spring should be the repair. Mjs (98v-094)
Consumer has been having problems with the front end springs. Had a recallnotice for repairs. Tok car in to forddealer to have recall work done. Front springs were broke. Wa snot informed that consumer had to pay for the alignment that needed to be done. Evidently, whevever front springs are replaced an alignment has to be done.dealer insistedthat alignment was not covered under the recall.
I heard a noise in the front end when turning the steering wheel looked under front end and found a broken piece of spring hanging near bottom of strut took it to the dealer for repairs. Estimate was $275.00 for new springs and a front end alignment.springs were on back order at several dealers, seems to be a hard to come by item as so many are broken that i have seen.
Rear sway bar squeaking, front left spring broke and axle broken.
Ford recalled front coil springs, but not the back coil springs.
Found all 4 springs broken, there is an extended warrenty on front but not on the rear. I feel this is a safety concern.
While in reverse front coil spring separated fromvehicle .dealer has replacedcoil springs.
Recall on the front coil springs does not cover back coil springs which were rusted and broken (inadequate recall)(98m04). Mjs
The vehicle experienced a severe steering problem due to a broken spring. Mechanic found all four springs were broken. The mechanic statedall four springs appeared to have been broken for a long time. The car is only used on paved roads.
Front left spring broke.
Each time dealer was contacted, heinformed me, "there was no point in contacting anyone because the problems were 'no big deal' ".it seems as though we have replaced a rather significant number of parts for a car that is only three years old.when we had the front coil spring replaced, the mechanic told us he'd never seen so much rust under a 3 year old car.he also said new struts would be needed already next year too.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side streetand heard a rubbing noise. Then,left front tire exploded. Tire dropped down onconsumer, butshe was able to pull over.coil spring on the left front side broke, and punctured tire, causing four inch slash inside oftire. Consumer statesthere is an extended warranty on the front coils, but believes this is a safety hazard and shouldb a recall.
Sway bar links needed replaced.
Sway bar failed.
Sway barbroke on two different occasions, making it unsafewhen turning. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced the parts. Please provide any further details.
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced;3.) air bag insteering wheel has a rattle noise when turningwheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs exceptrattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Driving through wet roads steering will lock up, lastingfor about 15 seconds, andcausing a loss of control. Dealer has replaced sway bar andserpentine belt, but defect keeps occurring. Cause is still unknown.
Sway bar links needed replaced.
Sway bars front and rear failed. *et
Front stabilizer bar failed. Mjs
Front left stabilizer bar jointfailed.
Stabilizer bar failed.
Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that i would have to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for "verification purposes" unfortunately the vehicle poses a danger due to a loose spring in the back. The vehicle has been maintained by "grosse pointe autoworks" located 1/2 block off my house since the day i bought it. Dealerships are ca 9+ miles away and have never been consumer friendly when i have contacted them. Please advise as to recourse regarding the irresponsive ford motor co.
Service bulletin on stabilizer bar issued in 1996.problem existed since 40,000 miles.
Sway bars front and rear failed. *et
The stabilizer bar and pins have been replaced twice once under warranty and once after in a two year period. Also dealer states that they sale many stabilizer bars for this car year particularly.
Consumerhad replacedstablizer bar and links due torust. Please provide any further information.
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it.i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. I have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. Water pump went out, air went out all wiring covers has crumbled off leaving exposed wires to start a fire and much more.i have been treated like i was a child and didn't know any better with the dealership and ford motor company. I now have a car that i can't drive because it is a fire hazard. I want something done to my satisfaction.i know they quit making the 1995 ford contour because there were so many manufacturer problems. I am now told they can't get parts to fix the car and i can't trade it in on another one. I am a female and i am tired of the treatment i'm receiving from ford. My car has always been serviced at a ford dealership. I have contacted several agencys concerning my problems.
Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that i would have to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for "verification purposes" unfortunately the vehicle poses a danger due to a loose spring in the back. The vehicle has been maintained by "grosse pointe autoworks" located 1/2 block off my house since the day i bought it. Dealerships are ca 9+ miles away and have never been consumer friendly when i have contacted them. Please advise as to recourse regarding the irresponsive ford motor co.
Regarding nhtsa item number: sb039188, it is not the spare tire. Both my car and my mothers car have the same thunking sound and we completely emptied the trunks trying to locate the source. I suspect that it is near the rear fuel filler area.
The rear sway bar is being replaced for the 2nd time by the dealer .please provide further details.
Rear sway bar squeaking, front left spring broke and axle broken.
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Sway bars front and rear failed. *et
Sway bars front and rear failed. *et
Sway bar link failed causing noise when making turns.nlm
Replace both rear springs 7/15/2000. Now the right front is broken.
Broken spring-front spring has extened warranty back doesnt
This is the third spring to break on this vehicle....not good.mr
Right rear strut noise.
Bad shocks and struts.
Rear coil springs have rusted completely through, causing a safety hazard.
The vehicle's rear spring was found broken, the consumer says that there were numerous reports from other owners of the same make for rear spring corrosion and breaking.
Both rear coil springs broken.see www.contour.org and go to the problems forum for more complaints about this.this is a serious safety issue.
Front coil springs covered by extended warranty. Rear springs are similar and subject to the same environment. Failure of rear springs can be hazardous especially if vehicle is used for light towing.
While driving there is a rattling noise that occurs with inrear end ofvehicle caused by broken coil srpings. Please provide any further information.
Rear coil spring broke.front one did too, but was recalled.there should be a recall for the rear also.
My coil spring on the right side (rear) broken. Ford has a recall for the front coil spring. I took it to the ford dealership and they said that there wasn't nothing they could do about it because they can only fix the front coil spring if it was broken then they will have to fix all of them. But since it was my back that had broken they can't do nothing about it and that it is a general maintaince problem that i have to fix. I took my car to 4 different repais shops and they said the rear coil spring broken is common in these types of cars.
Rear end ofvehicle has dropped due to rear coil springs rusting and breaking.dealer said could cause a blowout.
Rear coil spring fractured and needed replacement.dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall.
Rearcoil springs brokenin 3 pieces on driver's side. Dealer and manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a recall.
Threecoil springs had been broken.dealer told consumer that onlyfront coil spring were cover by recall, but not rear ones. Had to be replaced by consumer. Consumer also have a second 1995 ford contour vin # [xxx] two coil springs are broken on that vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving the rear coil spring failed.this was the second failure of the coil spring and it appeared to be rusted.*nlm
Both rear springs where broken. I feel this is a safety hazard. Customer said the front springs had been replaced at an earlier date.
All 4 springs were broken. I feel this is a safety hazard and concern.
During vehicle operation when making a right turn,an unusual noise coming from the torsion bar due to cracked rubber boot.
I have written to ford to request a refund of repair work due to inferior springs.i am also sending a written statement to you (nhtsa).
The rear coil spring broke, which may cause a tire blowout and loss of control.there is a recall for the front coil spring, but not for the rear coil springs.
Both rear springs broke allowing the body to lower so that the tires were almost against the wheel wells. If they had contacted eachother while driving, immediate catastrophic damage could have occurred to the tires, or the car's steering could have been affected. I understand that this is a common occurrence with ford contours and that though ford extended the warrenty period on the front springs due to breakage, they refuse to do so with theb rear springs. This is a very serious problem and ford should be made to address it before somebody is seriously injured.
I own a 1995 ford contour se, 2.5l v6, with a manual transmision. I am a memeber of a car enthusiasts club called the contour enthusiasts group. After reading a post in the web site about boken rear springs i thought that maybe the noise i had been hearing coming from the rear of my car might be that my springs were broke. Upon inspection i found both the right and left rear springs to be broken in almost the same exact spot. I have yet to remove them but they look to be broken atleast a full revalution up the spring. I have never had a car that the springs broke on. And from what i have been reading on the ceg website it seems to be a very common problem. I feel this could be a very dangerous situation if these were to fail while driving and cut down a tire. Here is the web address for the thread about broaken springs http://contour.org/forums/forum3/html/002627.html and the address for the contour enthusiasts group web page http://www.contour.org/ there are other posts about broken springs in the "problems" forum.
Tire went flat, and while trying to change the tire the panel in which the jack pad is located pulled out of the body when car was jacked up resulting in the vehicle falling.dealer has been contacted.
Tire blowed out on driver side - front on intrrstate.total tire peeledjust like firestone tire.the tire was torn up down to the rim.when i took it for repair when it first happen, the dealter i carried it to told me not to get it fix, take it back where i purchased it because it was a bad defect in the tire.tires don't just peel like that.this tire peeled just like a recap trearing up the rim, messing up the traction control and anti-lock brake syatem, sctrached up the fender, tore the plastic underneath surrounding tire, had wires hanging down, broke the headlight and tore up the side skirt on the car.i carried it back where i got it from and when the manager came to look at the tire, he stated that the tire shouldn'thave torn up like that.the tire had cuts all over it,.i took pictures of my car and the tire.it was unbelievable for me to see a tire that torn up.there was a lot sound and the steel belt was torn up like strings.the top peeling of the tire was left in the road.it threw me in the other lane on to the side of the road.i hurt my back and got shook up real bad.i;m sstill having nightmares because their was an 18 wheeler right behind me.it was god's will he didn't hit me.they said they would fix my car and purchase another tire, but what about my pain and suffering and the fact that i can'tdrive my car because there's a scrubbing sound and the abs light, nor traction light will go off. (tiresize: 15)( dot number:tire size: 15 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p185/70r14)( dot number:tire size: p185/70r14 )
At 20,000 miles the front brakesand the tires had to be replaced, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving 60 mph had a tire blowout, and lost control. Vehicle spun around and had a frontal impact with a group of trees.upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash.please provide further information.
Ijust previously completed a form, i tried to make corrections due to the fact that my e-mail address was wrong. No safety defect. (tiresize: 15)( dot number:tire size: 15 )
Three of these tires failed with tread separation and were replaced. I just noted that these tires were made at firestone's decatur plant which produced the recalled wilderness tires. It seems their problems may be wider than just the explorer issue.
Steel tread came out of tire.
Engine check light would intermittently / momentarily come on and remain on while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This problem is not fixed.the transmission goes out of gear at about 60 miles an hour (od transmission) and the vehicle "bangs and spudders".additional, the temperture gauge has always run hot and yet the vehicle seems to be find- makes it difficult to know if the vehicle is overheating.the transmission problem is going to become more costly.concerning the transmission- i do live in maryland and am required to have a vehicle emissions inspection that has the vehicle put on a device that takes the vehicle to high speeds!
Keyless remote system failed.
While traveling noticed engine indicator light came on .vehicle was serviced. Technician stated vehicle was overheating and needed valve job .consumer is concerned that the component in recall 00v367 may have been the problem all along and yet had to pay for the repairs with the valve and gasket, the recall component has failed 2 times.
I hvae had problems ever since i first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap.next, i encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked.the brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors.also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better.then, on a cross country trip, the car's idle worsened, its power decreased,at a stop, the car would start having a convulsion like feel and sound, from a stop, it wouldn't accelerate until a click in the engine could be heard. Then the acceleration was very lurching and sputtery.after a diagnostic, i was informed that it was not the original engine.the mechanics sent me to the dealer who found the supposed cause of the problem.$400 later, my air mass sensor was replaced and the car seemed to do much better.however, in the past couple of weeks, the check engine light stays on the entire duration of driving, and the car has continued its lurching acceleration and convulsion like problem.the unpredictableness in my car has made me somewhat fearful to drive because i'm not sure what's going to happen next, and if i can afford to fix it.i'd like to know my buyer's rights and see if there's any resolution to be had..
Remote control malfunctioned.
I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement.dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission!silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available.both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used.rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily.one power window in rear can only go down about 6 inches, squeaking terribly as it moves down; too expensive to fix.outer gas door release sticks.both methods of opening the door (floor lever and trunk strap) stopped working this year.paid for repair at dealership, but both methods stopped working again after a few days.i now have to open up my trunk every time i go to the gas station, pull the release strap and rap lightly on the outer door in order for it to pop open.i am scheduled for a new repair in a few days at the dealership for rough idle and stalling.problem involves mass air flow sensor and/or pcm, and is detailed in tsb article no. 98-20-7.had contacts cleaned on radiator tank and driver's door panel (beeping signal for when door opens and key is left in ignition stopped working).had complete tune-up at dealership this summer, with mileage at only 40,000.driver's side speaker wire has loosened, with sound drifting in and out depending on bumps hit on the road. Driver's door lock collapsed inside keyhole.lock cylinders are only available in sets of five, so all five of my lock cylinders had to be replaced by dealership.replacement cylinder on my glove compartment vibrates too much while driving.reverse lights stopped working.wiring had to be repaired.paint is thin and scratches easily, even from non-abrasive contact. Driver's window opens all the way, sliding down at a quick speed.very indifferent treatment by dealership.
Ea o1 007/air bag clockspring:air bag light staying on. Dealer / manufacturer was not notified at this time.the engine was okay but the light on dash board cames and stays on.
While driving on highwayengine check light will come on dashboard.
Check engine light came on.vehicle was at dealership 5-17-99 not fixed until 5-21-99. Replaced module.engine light came on again on 6-11-99 and presented car to the sarasota ford dealership.car was purchased from this dealership with an extended warranty called phoenix american insurance group.dealership states vehicle is unsafe to drive and they will contact phoenix american for authorization.phoenix american requested the ford company share in this expense.the ford company has denied this request.neither the ford company nor phoenix american will now cover the total rewiring of the vehicle.phoenix american will only cover "one" wire to be replaced.sarasota ford states all wiring must be replaced as it is dangerous to drive and the cost is $6,000. All repairs to this vehicle have always been completed by sarasota.i feel that no car with less than 37,000 miles should have to have total rewiring.i purchased an insurance policy to cover my expenses for repairs through sarasota ford.neither company has returned numerous calls and i have been without my vehicle for over 40 days as it is still at sarasota ford for they told me it was not safe to drive.please assist as this electrical problem could cause a fire and personal harm.
Console shifted out of place. *sd
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Engine warning light illuminates. *sd
Original oxygen gas sensor causing check enginecheck light to come on.cost to fix $400.low coolant sensor warning light comes on. Cost to fix $70.these should not be my responsibility.there is nothing that i can do to cause these items to malfunction.these are manufacturers' parts problems.
Was driving 60mph on highway whenengine check light came on.30 seconds later, i heard noise which sounded like bicycle chain switching gears.90 seconds after that, the oil light lit , temperature gauge registered hot suddenly and simultaneouslyengine died.ford dealer service dept. Diagnosed "water pump failure".removed water pump.the plastic impeller has multiple cracks and no longer spins with shaft. Ford dealer has service bulletin acknowledging problems with water pumps on my type vehicle, and extends warranty to 6 years/75,000 miles.my car is "too old" to qualify for coverage, although it is under the mileage limit, and i think it is unfair.one of the major reasons i purchased this car was the 2.5l engine that doesn't require a tune-up until it reaches 100,000 miles.this engine blew at 70,381 miles because of a little piece of plastic that was supposed to keep it from overheating.in my opinion, it is irresponsible of the manufacturer to use plastic in such an environment without fail-safe warning systems that allowsvehicle operator the opportunity to slow down, get off the road and prevent total destruction of a very expensive motor.the estimated repair costs of $6,700.00 exceed the value of the car which would have been $6,435 (kelly blue book dealer retail) before the water pump went out and caused engine failure.the current value of the car according to regional salvage yards, wholesalers and the local ford dealer is a generous $250.00.thank you for registering my complaint.any information or assistance you could provide me regarding this matter is greatly appreciated.
Head lights were failed.
A hose broke on the radiator draining vehicle of all fluid and ruining the engine, none of the gauges indicated any internal failure, consumer request reimbursement.
Engine check light came on/off.
No failure identified.
The technical service bulletins (tsb) contain codes (*tc,ect.) at the end of each summary without explanations.is there a standard format for these codes, and if so where is it located?and is it accessable via the internet?i have found two tsb's which match my exact problem: nhtsa item numbers sb51042 & sb051396, both with the code of *jd at the end of the summary.please advise. Thank you.
While slowing down to park after applying brakes the auto jerked and continued to accelerate.tt
Drove into a space, before turning off the ignition, put gear shift in park, car suddenly lunged forward, accelerated out of control, ran into a tree
Throttle sticks when foot taken off accelerator.
Whenever starting up vehicle, engine would race at very low speed & then suddenly would accelerate at a high rate of speed. Had taken to a garage to check out, but nothing was found.
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Accelerator cable frayed at fire wall allowing accelerator to suddenly stick at full throttle.
While stopping vehicle lurched forward and kept going forward until occupant placed vehicle in neutral position in order to stop vehicle.replaced parts in vehicle. But problem is still occurring.
The engine rpm's do not drop fast enough to enable a smooth gear change.i complained about this problem when the car was new but they said nothing was wrong.now it has 125000 on it and still does the same thing.the engine rpm's do not drop fast enough to enable a smooth gear change.if you try to change gears before the engine has slowed down the gears will grind.you have to hold the clutch in for 3 - 4 seconds before you are able to make a smooth gear change.if you are trying to accelerate up to highway speeds and have to wait so long in between shifts it is hard to accelerate smoothly and quickly which can get a person rear ended around here while attempting to enter the interstate.also the heat that comes from under the hood is very hot, and has caused the paint on the hood to start cracking.the engine has never overheated, and has never been above the halfway point in the normal engine operating range (according to the guage).but the heat has caused the paint on the hood to crack.i also recieved a recall notice from ford to have the wiring harness under the hood in the engine compartment replaced but when i called phil long ford in colorado springs i was told that out vehicle had to many miles on it and therfore did not qualify for the new wiring harness under the hood in the engine compartment.on the recall notice it states that the faulty wiring harness can cause a fire, and is due to the high heat present under the hood.ford has still refused to replace it due to the high mileage.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd
My throttle cables were replaced in september of 1998 pursuant to a recall. In less than one year, the throttle cables completely severed.because the mileage was beyond the 12000 miles ford allows under warranty, i had to pay $225 to have my throttle cables replaced, again, and incurred $150 towing bill.the recall on my throttle cables was for the 1995-1996 contour.this month, another recall of the 1997-98 contour (nhtsa-99v194000) was issued for the same problem.ford has never fixed the problem - their solution to the 1995-96 recall was to put another defective set of throttle cables on my car, which didn't even last a quarter of the miles that the first defective cables did! i do not know what the nhtsa's standard is for fixing a defect under a recall, but it doesn't make any sense that ford is allowed to replace one defective part with a part that is even more defective - that is simply not a fix and that should simply not be permitted. Throughout my entire ownership of this car, ford and its dealers have repeatedly displayed their complete apathy and lack of concern for their customers and the problems they experience with the products that they place into the market and that they make a substantial amount of money from. When i contacted ford's customer service, i was essentially told that ford could do nothing for me even after i explained that they had simply put another defective part on my car and placed my life in danger by doing so.the kind of disregard of ethics (that is, feeling perfectly justified in using one defective part to replace another required to be replaced by a recall) displayed by ford and its dealers should not go unchecked.and, i do not even know if my new throttle cables are the same defective ones recalled on the 1997-98 contours this month, or whether they are the "new fix" for those cars. I'm no expert, but it is pretty unusual for an automobile to even need throttle cables replaced once-let alone twice in one year. Thanks.
Speedometer needle fluctuated wildly, then it registered zero.ten seconds later the car's driveablity went down due to the on-board computer receiving zero speed input: limited accelleration, no cruise control, etc.end result: both speed cable and speed control sensor broken; connection pin from transmission to sensor stuck or snapped -->will need to drop transmission and tear it open just to get at a $25 part!
Throttle hangs at shift rpm for 1 to 2 seconds before dropping, leading to jerky shifts.
When gas pedal is depressed, car does not move. The engines idle doesn't change. It fills like the throttle cable is binding. Will even happen at highway speeds. Contacted the dealer and was told to change the brand of gas after spending $70.00 in diagnostic testing. After doing some research found that manufactor posted recalls for cars with similar problems with same manufactor date. Contacted dealer and was told that my vehicle was not one of the cars involved. The car is dangerous to drive. What bothers me more than anything is there inability to find the problem. I guess someone has to get hurt before the real problem is found
Failed speed sensor caused vehicle to lose speed twice, vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph without temperature gauge going into the hot range.
Recall work on the throttle cables was not done due to lack of parts.
Drove vehicle to shopping ctr, had foot on brake, coasting to parking area, started to turn ignition off, vehicle suddenly surged forward and hit bldg and broke glass.
Cruise control is failing to operate, and whenever consumer makes a right turn the horn would blow out. Dealer notified.
Speed control sensor failed 3 times. Also transmission slipped improperly due to speed sensor failure. Inaddition, speedometer/odometer failed.
Design flaw in engine is causing a vibration in steering wheel ,gear shift and down in brake pedal. It has become worse. Currently,vehicle jerks forward. Consumer states vehicle jerks and pulsates while braking.
Recall 97v225000 was performed 03/27/1998.the cabel failed and ford did not have the part in stock.projected date is june 2000.i suspect that the recall did not fix the original problem.part #f5rz-9775-aa was replaced with recall and part number f5rz-9a758-a failed.with 38000 potential cars impacted a lot of lives could be at stake.the nhtsa database shows this problem has occurred after the recall was performed.ford unwilling to be of any help and has no sympathy for cars that could be inoperable for 3 months.the fact that the parts are not in stock tells me that this may be a problem that is being pushed under the carpet.ford may not have the parts because too many of these cables are breaking even after the recall.the recall was done two years ago.the excuse that we are in the middle of a recall on these cars does not explain why the parts are not available.
The consumer experiencing problemswith sudden acceleration.
Received recall notice (#97v225000), throttle linkages and control, and notified dealer. After arriving, mechanic informed owner there were no parts available for repairs. Theywould notify the owner when the parts would beavailable for repairs.
Cruise control failed to operate, and horn would blow whenever consumer makes a right turn. Dealer notified.
Received recall notice (#97v225000). Called dealer & set an appointment. Was later informed that parts were not available. Had ordered parts & will call when they come in. Has not heard anything so far.
Accelerator pedal to close to brake pedal. *sd
Accelerator pedal sticks. *sd
Knocking vibration felt through gas pedal.
Whiledriving down the street gas pedal got stuck and the engine accelerated.driver cut the car off and turned it back on, but thegas pedal remainedstuck.
After depressing the gas pedal,pedal went to the floorboard. Because pedal was broken. Dealer and manufactureer were contacted. Please provide further information.
Accelerator stuck , couldn't stop the car.
Throttle control cable was repaired under the recall once,but the cable is still defective. Dealer has been contacted, and the consumer has to pay this time.
Vehicle's accelerator cables needs to be replaced.*mr dealer notified.
When putting on the gas pedal, the pedal will stick. At timesthe pedal goes all the way to the floorbroad, but the vehicle will not move. Owner is still experinceing the problem as listed in recall 97v225000 ford/throttle cable. Owner was informed that vehicle was not included in recall. The problem has not been corrected.please provide any further information.
Recall 97v225000/ manfacturer's recall 97s95. Consumercalled dealer about recall notice, but dealer stated there was no notice. Called ford customer service, and they also stated there was no such recall.manfactured told consumer to call nhtsa to get recall corrected.
Vehicle's accelerator cables need to be replaced.*mr this is a second request for an explanation regarding thge matter referred to in the earlier letter.
This vehicle was subject of recall forthrottlelink cable.ignition/plug cables also failed and had to be replaced.the speedometer/odometer cable that failed failed because of a link.this leads to a question about the overall fitness of cables that ford is using on this vehicle.i've never before heard of a non-traumatic failure of a speedometer/odometer cable at under 100,000 miles. I am not sure of dates or mileage as submitted.this happened a while ago, and i only saw notification of your website on a public bus this evening (8 feb).please investigate and let me know if this is a common problem.i've long since replaced the speedometer/odometer cable and have learned my lesson.never again will i buy a ford motor company product.
Throttle cable failed. Mjs
Dt*: the contact stated while driving away from a stop sign, the gas pedal became stuck, the engine raced and the vehicle accelerated.the contact turned the ignition off and pulled off of the road.the vehicle was towed to a dealership where they determined the problem was with vehicle speed control: cables.there is an nhtsa recall, # 97v225000, regarding the vehicle speed control: cables.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 1/17/2007 -
I bought this car in november of 1997 with 36000 miles on it almost 2 years later i am approaching 60000 miles and it seems the car is breaking down surely the car was made to last longer than this the driving that has been done has been easy driving mostly interstate i am also worried about whether or not my car will last past the year 2000 i havent rcvd any info from ford motor company on whether i need a new computer for the car this car was a big investment for me and i still owe 8000.00 dollars on it do i need to look into getting another car with all the recalls on the web and the ones i have recvd in the mail not to mention the constant rough idle etc. I am worried about whether this car is worth fixing.
Took off from intersection and the vehicle continued to accelerate at high speed pulling to the right.the vehicle went off road.pulling hard consumer managed to go to left, then still at high acceleration speed.vehicle pulled back to the right,tipping over on the driver's side,and vehicle had completely turned around, facing the other direction. Consumer had to be cut out of vehicle and treated at local hospital.
Contours have a history of heater resistor defects and i believe in my car this is related damage to that defect.dt
Air conditioner, heater, and defroster will not work, consumer sometimes can not see while driving due to windows fogging up.
We have experienced intermittentfailures of the heater / air conditioner blower over the past year.last fall and winter, the blower would occasionally cease working for short periods of time, but would always come back on if the switch position was changed (or occassionally if the ignition was turned off and then turned back on).at that point, it was certainly an annoyance, but not a major problem.as time progressed, it began to become more difficult to get it to come back on and when the car was in for service at charlie watson ford in lebanon, oh on 2/19/2001 (mileage - 100,477), i asked the service writer about it.he indicated that they would take a look at it, but when i picked it up, they said that the blower operated fine whenever they checked it and that i should bring it back when it wasn't working.the vehicle was returned to them on 04/09/2001 (mileage - 101,988) when the blower stopped operating and wouldn't restart.when i picked the car up, i paid a $70.00 diagnostic fee and was told that although ford had an un-announced campaign on blower failures, my vehicle didn't qualify because 1) the campaign didn't cover vehicles over 100,000 miles and 2) the wiring on our car failed at the fuse block, not at the switch.when i pressed them, they indicated that they had spoken with ford about the mileage being just over 100,000 and felt they could overcome that issue but ford would only fix it if the wiring failure was at the switch.they quoted an estimate of $800.00 to repair / replace the wiring and fuse block.amazingly, when i got backinto the car, the blower worked fine and continued to for about 6 weeks before we started having problems again. Over the past 4 - 6 weeks, it hasn't operated at all.additionally, i have now begun to experience problems with the blower (works on high speed only) on my 1998 contour.this is an obvious safety concern (no defroster in wet/cold weather).why is ford not being held accountable? thanks.
Consumer complained regardingheater system. When he hadheater onhighest setting, there was a burning smell that came from dashboard.smoke and fumes were so bad that had to stick head out of vehicle. Currently,heater system cannot be turned on to highest settings.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Heater and air conditioner fuseblock was charred and blower did not function.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$.fan only runs on high and low.heater motor going out.manual transmission slips out of gear while driving.back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work.check engine light on always.airbag lights on always.back seat belt broke.altonator going out.radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops.fan makes a loud noise when running.
While driving smelled an awfull smell like wires burning.blower/ heater, and air conditioning stopped working.consumer spoke to a mechanic whosaid thatit could have caught fire.
I have a ford contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 i have some complaints about my car.there are some recalls out on this vehicle.but there are not list for my contour vin # but i have the same problems.my car was taken to the robins ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting.after they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that i have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires.but they have not issued a recall for my vin# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car.i also have some problems that have just started that ford have recalls on but again not my so called vin#.my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working.both have recalls on them.i also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags.i have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their ford manufacturer.how can i get this things fix so their will be no accidents.
Engine overheated and melted the positive temperature indicatordevice.fan motor bearingswere too tight.please provide any information.
I had the heater blower fixed under warranty on feb1,2000.on nov 17 2000, i had it replaced again at my own cost.on jan 24, 2001 i had it fixed again.this time i had to replace the fuse box junction panel as well.this has been fixed three time in the last 12 months.everyone i know who owns a contour has had this problem.i don't think i should have to pay for a known defect like this.they wouldn't fix it under the recall the last two times because i had over 72000 miles on it and i spent over 300.00 of my money on it the last two times.thank you for you time
The core always running hot, causing the vehicle to damaged.
Engine head gasket blewout without prior warning andvehicle overheated. Also,consumer was traveling on highway andheard ascreechingnoise,air conditioner went out, and heater motor burned out, there was no heat.she has contacteddealership.
Consumer was traveling on highway, and vehicle started to overheat.pulled over to the shoulders,andvehicle cooled down. About 25 minutes later,there wasa burning smell inside ofvehicle comingthrough the vents.also,engine was replaced.the manufacturer had issued recall notice and the vehicle was fixed. Recall # 00v-367.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire.headlight and taillight lenses replaced.overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold.a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy.fuel door would not open at times.speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.
Blower motor switch locked up and burned.
The blower control switch was hard to turn, stuck one then broke, dealer replaced blower motor and soldered in new connector for blower motor switch.nlm
At 37,000 miles the head gaskets are blown, causing the water pump to leak/engine not cool.heater also failed to work, heater motor replaced at 3,000 miles.*ml
Electric heater connector fan started smoking under the dash on the passenger side.
Fan speed knob stopped working, shorted out burned wire, which could have resulted in possible fire.
Consumer could smell blower switches melting while driving on highway.nlm
Heater switch and wiring melted.
Recall01f127000 repairs on heater blower switch were done, yet vehicle is still overheating on a regular basis.
Windows do not roll down properly.
Consumer was unable to use the power control to roll up the windows. Consumer had to manually push the window up to close. It.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Electric mirror failed.
Power window failure.
The drivers side window grinds when going up, the glass tracks are uneven going up causing the rear edges to come out of the track, the dealer has replaced the regulator and motor 5 times, the consumer believes this defect is an engineering flaw, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.nlm
I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement.dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission!silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available.both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used.rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily.one power window in rear can only go down about 6 inches, squeaking terribly as it moves down; too expensive to fix.outer gas door release sticks.both methods of opening the door (floor lever and trunk strap) stopped working this year.paid for repair at dealership, but both methods stopped working again after a few days.i now have to open up my trunk every time i go to the gas station, pull the release strap and rap lightly on the outer door in order for it to pop open.i am scheduled for a new repair in a few days at the dealership for rough idle and stalling.problem involves mass air flow sensor and/or pcm, and is detailed in tsb article no. 98-20-7.had contacts cleaned on radiator tank and driver's door panel (beeping signal for when door opens and key is left in ignition stopped working).had complete tune-up at dealership this summer, with mileage at only 40,000.driver's side speaker wire has loosened, with sound drifting in and out depending on bumps hit on the road. Driver's door lock collapsed inside keyhole.lock cylinders are only available in sets of five, so all five of my lock cylinders had to be replaced by dealership.replacement cylinder on my glove compartment vibrates too much while driving.reverse lights stopped working.wiring had to be repaired.paint is thin and scratches easily, even from non-abrasive contact. Driver's window opens all the way, sliding down at a quick speed.very indifferent treatment by dealership.
Whentrunk was shut rear passenger's window was shattered. Contacted dealer about a recall thatconsumer saw, anddealer said that this vehicle was not part of recall.
While driving at low speed the air bags prematurely deployed, windshield shattered, damaged both air bag modules both had to be replaced.ttalos sunroof was damaged.
Driver's side door cannot be opened frominsideofvehicle.also, driver's side window fails to roll upor down.driver's side door can only be opened from inside. Consumer afraid in an emergency situationdriver's side occupant would become trapped invehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer,dealer hasyet to determinecause ofproblem. Please provide further details.
Drivers window molding peeling.
Window handles are located backwards.
The front windshield has stripes, purchased car new . Please describe .
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Loose bolts caused the drivers side window to rattle/loose when going down, dealer also lubed slide track and window felt.nlm
Stress cracks developed in windshield. Describe in more detail.tt
Car was parked in the garage and the windshild just cracked for no obivious reasons such as a rock or some one hitting it.
Consumer was driving approx. 65 mph when the hood flew open . Consumer stopped pulled to side of road and the windsheild had shattered.the hood is bent, the front top of roof has caved in.
Rear window exploded while driving down the road. (ohio state police report) *dsh
Failure on the brakes, the consumerneeded to change the brakes too often,also failure on the rear windshield, the rear windshield shattered,sending glass fragmentsinto the vehicle.
Windshield wiper arms work from right to left instead of moving from left to right, throwingwater heavily on driver's side/passenger's side stays clear.
Windshield washer nozzle misaligned, doesn't spray on windshield.
When consumer turned on the windshield wipers, the wiper assembly fell apart,there was a loud grindindg noise when she turned windshield wipers on.during a rain storm the drivers side windshield wiper failed.. The dealer informed consumer that the entire assembly housing needed to be replaced.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95.consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Front wheels crooked. *sd
Front wheels are showing signs of cracking and corrosion.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done.
While making left hand turn, left rear wheel caved in and right wheel rotated outward.
While making left hand turn, left rear wheel caved in and right wheel rotated outward.
I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year).i've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, i had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price.i was willing to trade up my old car to reduce the price but it was still too high for me since it didn't included other fees like the title and registration license. After a short, persuasive negotiation, i got the dealer to agree to mark down to $9995 and i accepted that. So i bought the car.after a few days, i was experiencing a problem with it, so i had it towed back to the dealership and later told me that the whole engine was bad and need to be replaced. I was stunned but they were willing to do the repair for free. It took me a week to get my car back. Everything went fairly fine for the next couple years. In 1999, the air-conditioner in my car stopped working and it was too expensive to repair at the time. I moved to columbus, oh in jan. 2000. For the last 3 years, that car has become a trouble for me. One repair after the next. The biggest repair cost i've paid out was $2060.43 to replace a flywheel.i have tried to take good care of my car by taking it to jiffy lube for oil/check-ups every 3-6 months faithfully and i'm still having trouble with my car. Right now, it is at another ford service because there may be defected wiring coils in my car (a dealer recall that i'm not aware of). I have kept all the service maintenance papers in file for all the repairs and services on my car. I wanted a new car and i'm not very happy. I'm tired of paying for the repairs.thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 20 mph, there was an intermittent groaning and crunching noise coming from the front right tire.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the hub was punching out the sealed bearings.the bearings were replaced.prior to this incident, the vehicle had also been taken to a service dealer who replaced the axle shaft.neither the dealer nor the private repair shop was able to repair the problem completely.
While driving the studs in the front right wheel broke, causing the wheel to come off.please describe.
Right rear rim developed a crack approx. 4 " long. Caused a vbration while braking. Dealer said this seems to happen with ford contours only.
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