We found the following complaints for FORD CONTOUR (1998)
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I purchased my car in june 98 and before leaving the lot the service department had to replace both of the rear tires due to defects.they could not determine the exact problem.therefore the tires were replaced.since then i have had to replace the front tires in feb 2000.this was due to the tread seperation and extensive wear.at the same time i was told that the front brakes were bad and that i needed new brakes and rotors.the tires and brake job cost 481.93.now i had 2 flat tires on the same tire within 3 weeks of each other and now the back brakes need replacing.i feel that these repairs are due to defective parts.i have already taken my car back to ford for at least 6 manufacturer recalls.i do not feel safe driving this car.the car sensor light has been replaced and replaced but it still comes on all the time.from my resaerch on this component this could cause the airbags to engage without cause.between the recalls, tire, and the brakes this seems to me to be a very unsafe vechile.i was thinking that the problems were normal but after having all these recalls and now the recall on some of firestone tires i thought that i should let someone know of the problems that i've had with my car.( dot number: tire size: p20560r15 )
Had started up vehicle & the air bag light came on & stayed. It would continue to flash on/off until vehicle is turned off. Been to dealer & mechanic informed owner there was ashort in the electrical wiring. Problem & needs to be resolved.
The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes.also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.
Airbag light went off 7-3-99. Sensor was defective, replaced by dealer 7-6-99.sensor defective again 7-11-99, dealer will replace again soon.
Recall 99v243000. Dealer refuses to take care ofthe air bag recall. Manufacturer says only the sensor has to be repaired, and not the module.
Drivers and passenger side air bag failed (unspecified reason), when driver lost control of vehicle during inclement weather.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.after a week of the air bag illuminating, he drove the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing.the mechanic stated that the front driver's side crash impact sensor was defective.the vehicle was not repaired.the contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number 99v243000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) was directly related to the recall.the manufacturer stated that the vine was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not liable for the repair costs.the current mileage was 102,815 and failure mileage was 102,000.
Air bags sensor light kept flashing.consumer was told that there was no recall.consumer was afraid that something will happen. To have the vehiclelooked at and repaired will cost $95.00 plus labor and parts.consumer did not think thiswas fair.
While driving and without prior warning the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard.the dealer is aware of the problem.*nlm
Air bag light is on and won't go off.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
Air bag light came on and flashed on/off. Based on information frommechanic, anda diagnosticwas done before replacing sensor.problem was repaired after taking vehicle to dealership.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate nhtsa recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also,manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
While driving and without warning air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Minutes later, light went off. Dealer has been notified; however, mechanic can not duplicate the problem.consumer adds with full tank of gas, fuel light is illuminated.
Air bag light comes on/off intermittently.vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that therewas no problem.consumer concerned that air bag may or may not deploy.
99 v 243 000/air bag sensor assembly: air bag light remains on while driving. Dealer contacted.nothing has changed since consumer first reported the problem to nhtsa and the ford company.the warning light is still blinking.consumer refuses to pay for repairs because the ford company knows it is a problem.*jg
When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates and the vehicle cuts off without giving any prior warning.also,when applyingbrakes they are hard and foot goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle in for repairsthree times, and the dealer had to replaced the air bag due to the fact that thiere wasn't any air in the air bag.
Airbag light is coming on intermittently. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealership.
The airbag warning light has come on and will not cut off which in the event of deployment would cause a crash. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
I was rear ended into another car on oct.29 2002 and niether the air bag worked as well as the seatbelt did not lock. I had head, neck, and back injuries at that time. I did't question these things not working because i was not hit hard. Oct. 27,2003 i was involved in the exact same type of accident only this time i was hit hard from behind and hit the car infront of me hard. Again nothing worked and this time the police even questioned the air bag. Again i have injuries to my face, head, neck, shoulder, and back but to what extent i do not know yet. I was at a complete stop in both accidents and hit straight on in the rear. In 2002 i hit the car in front straight on and now in 2003 i hit the front can with the center to passenger side. My car is said to be totaled.
My 1998 ford contour has three safety recalls.however, i'm having a terrible time getting ford to provide the parts needed to service the vehicle.the recalls are: (a) 01s22 - heater blower resistor and connector, (b) 99s14 - headlight switch connector, and (c) 99s23 - front crash sensors.presently my airbags are offline and offer no crash protection.it's been a little over a month since i began trying to get this resolved (basically when i bought the car - the seller didn't disclose the recalls were not fixed to me). The blower stopped working a few days ago and it smelled like electrical wires were perhaps burning.so now i don't have defrost/defog capability.the dealer is trying to get the parts, but ford hasn't shipped them.
Consumer noticed that the place where the airbag is located has a split in it. Dealer can't seem to fix it so that it will not deploy over a period of time.
First i would like to know if recall summary 99v243000 and 99s23 are they the same recall? the air bag warning light has been flashing on and off for sometime now. When it first started we took it to m & m ford and the service person said it was the sensor and it would cost around $95.00 to fix. We told him there was a recall on the senors but he said we had toomany miles on the vehicle. We did not have the sensor replaced until now which is why i'm writing you. When they replaced the sensor it states in the repair order that since we had it last check it shorted out the crash sensor mointor. This was newnews to us so we didn't have it ordered. We checked your web site that night and found recall 99v243000.in yourrecall summary it states vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed. Now the ford company says we had the recall done in october of 1999 under recall 99s23. Under that recall it says nothing about the monitor problem. When this alleged repair was done there was no problem with the warning light to the air bag. This repair they say was done in davenport ia. When we had the car brake down because of the bad water pump. I feel this is a new problem with the ford contour and the dealership should honor your recall.
The pcrv in the rear brakes may have failed per recall notice 00v-075 prior to recall notice causing consumer to loose control of the vehicle, the vehicle became airborn, jumped a ditch and landed on front bumper.no delpoyment of air bag occured during accident.nlm
Have had 5 recalls since buying the car.also, have had to have the water pump changed.the problem is trying to get the recalls done.i had taken the car in previously only to be told they didn't have the parts and had to reschedule.the last two recalls i stressed the importance of getting these done when schedule.the air bag and the brakes were the last two.i scheduled them finally in april this year.on saturday afternoon i went to pick up my car only to be told they did not have the parts.i expressed again how hard it was for me to come in because i work 5-6 days a week.again i rescheduled for july.i called and made an appointment verified the parts were there.i brought the car in.again late saturday afternoon went to pick up the car only to be told again they did not have parts.it seems to be these recalls are not that important.i also asked why my brakes scrubbed when i stopped, they comment was we couldn't get it too.my point is it i do not believe the ford place cares one way or the other what happens to me or my car.
Consumer experiencing some type of airbag failure but it's taking the dealership alot of time to find and repair the problem.nlm
When driving at any speed the air bag light comeson and won't go off.also, there is some type of code that appears on the dashboard, such as 41,22,55 and the codes keep blinking off and on.
Engine light and air bag light have illuminated oninstrument panel. Vehicle was serviced for campaign 99v243000 previously, consumer did not know date. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determinecause of problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
The air bag warning light continues to blink on and off.dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. Owner has to pump fuel into tank very slowly. The dealer is aware of this problem because of service bulletin. Problem has not been corrected.
Intermittent rattle in steering wheel near air bag, dealership investigated and found no case, however, the front crash sensor was replaced as per recall 99v-243,on 9/16/00 air bag light began to flash, no record of code found in system, on 11/11/00 air bag light began to flash intermittently again, apparently, rh crash sensor not mounted, bracket rusty and broken, bolt broken, repairs made.cjairbag light continues to illuminate, dealer checked vehicle inmarch 2001 and still found no problems, consumer has another appointment with a dealer in june to see if they can determine problem.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the vehicle was repaired under recall 99v-234.the air bag light did not reset and the vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the the air bag diagnostic monitor needed to be replaced. The dealer refused to replace this component per the recall notice and refused to provide a copy of the recall letter to the consumer. Ph*nlm
The vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy, the driver was injured.
Vehicle will be serviced for the 4th time in 10 months for the air bag system. The air bag warning light continues to flash. Please provide any further details.
Airbag light stays on while the vehicle is in motion.the dealer has been notified.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. Dealer refused to fix airbag monitor.
I had a active recall99v24300 concerning air bag failure on my ford in early 2000 and took my automobile to the dealer that i purchased the vehicle to get the diagnostic component and sensor replaced in march 2000. When i took the car to be serviced the original parts were still in working order. I took the car in for service because i recieved the recalland i wanted to avoid future problems. My vehicle i used to transport clients as part of community based crisis team that worked with teens with severe mental health issues so i wanted to address the problem due to safety and potential liability issues. The replacement part worked for the first 15 months and then failed and i took it to several dealers in my home town to diagnose the problem. Was told that it was a 500.00 dollar plus repair. I was also told that the original part had been replaced back in march 2000 and now the replacement had failed. When i first took it in to the dealer in did not realize that the part that was replaced was the same parts of the recall in early 2000. It is my believe that ford is responsible for this repair because the orginal part was in working order which would have been covered under the orginal warranty. Obviously their our still some problems with this particular system. I also believe that it is a major safety issue and failure which ford needs to address immediately. If these issues are not addressed in a timely manner i will pursue possible legal options with ford.
Consumer states the air bag light started flashing on and off, and was instructed to bring it in when flashing.(it was a defective component in the replacement module-per consumer)*scc
Engine check light would lficker on and off but now stays on while driving. Have had it checked out no one can find the problem. Air bag light flashes on and off while driving mostly when you apply brake. Heater fan stoped working replaced it wasn't the problem, the pigtail connecting to a regulator box had shorted out and melted. Ford place said the whole pigtail wiring had to be replaced cost about $400.00 to replace didn't have it done.
Consumer received recallnotice99v243000. Dealershipwas refusing to install a new diagnostic monitor as described inrecall corrective action.please provide any additional information/attachments.
I need to find out information regarding nhtsa campaign 99v243000 on the airbag sensors.the website states that "vehicles that have the airbag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed"currently, the dealer refuses to install this monitor as part of the recall saying that their info does not cover it.they want us to replace it at an approximate cost of 200 dollars plus labor. I would like to have some sort of documentation sent to me to find out if the info on the website is correct.if it is correct, i would like to be able to provide the dealer with some sort of documentation, recall number, etc.any help you could give me in resolving this would be appreciated.
Recall # 99v243000 interior systems: passive restraint: air bag: air bag warning light continues to flash even though vehicle was serviced under recall campaign. Please provide any further information.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the vin, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.
Airbag light ison/ horn, and cruise control are not working.consuemr stated thiswas same problem asstated inrecall 99 v 243 000. Consumerwasscared that airbag may deploy in face.
Intermittently the airbag light flashes on and off while the vehicle is motion.
On 7/25/99, the car accelerated mysteriosly while i was driving on i-75 causing loss of control and accident.later, notification of throttle cable recall was recieved.also, check engine light showed problem with oxygen sensor.there was major damage over $5,000 to the car.the air bags failed to deploy and passenger shoulder harness failed to lock.
Airbag light stays on. Dealer has repaired vehicle, and the problem still exists.
Consumer called complaining aboutair bag problems. Stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision where the air bags did not deploy.manufacturer or dealer were not contacted.
Was informed by dealership of recall 99v243000. Mechanic refused to comply with recall regarding diagnostic monitor. Mechanic indicated air bag recall was for crash sensors only. Owner then contacted manufacturer,and wasinformed of same recall. Indicated to owner thatdiagnostic monitor for air bags could not be installed due to not hearing from nhtsa.
Air bag light remains on while driving. Dealer contacted. Consumer states the warning light was still blinking on and off.
Consumer received recall 99v243000. Contacted the dealer, no parts available to correct the problem.please give any further details.
Violent deployment of airbag resulted in burns to passengers face.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision at an impact of 45-50 mph, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. No injuries were reported.manufacturer notified,and urged consumer to call nhtsa. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumer states air bag moudle shorted out.
Violent deployment of passenger side air bag during collision caused injury to consumer face.yh
The air bags were inoperative.
Dt: contact states while driving both air bags deployed without an impact. Vehicle was towed to a towing yard.the service dealer and the manufacturer have been informed that the air bags deployed without an impact.
Consumerhad a head-on collison, and the air bags came out with such a force that it knocked off cap on driver's head and his glasses. Consumer received recall notice 3months after the recall was issued.recall 99v243000. *ml
Without a vehicle collision occurring driver's and passenger'sair bags deployed. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
When driving at any speed the air bag light keeps coming on, and the the horn doesn't work. Also, the horn is very hard when trying to press it. Dealer repaired the horn, and the problem is back, and they can't determine the problem.
Driver's air bag failed to deploy.
While driving another vehicle t-bone the consumer's vehicle on the passenger side.the drivers side airbag didn't deploy.*nlm
When making a turn at about 5-10 mph, another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle head on, causing vehicle to start spinning on the street. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.air bags deployed after impact, while spinning, five people were injured.*jg
I was driving a 1997 ford contour.this was the car i drove to and from work.i was driving to longview community college(lvcc) for a rehearsal and lesson on the bruce watkins drive (highway 71) south.the traffic was heavy as there was an accident at the grandview triangle.i was in the middle lane just at the 87th street exit.a vehicle cut in front of me to exit at this turn off.i was slowed to about 35 mph and was driving across a bridge.at the end of that bridge was a huge bump.as i hit that bump, the air bag exploded.i could not see with the powder, smoke and the smell ( which was burning my eyes.)i ran into the back of a trail blazer.the trailer hitch rammed through the radiator.the driver did not know that i even had hit him.60 seconds after the accident, a police captain detective on her way home from the metropolitan police station, asked me if i was ok.she said, "i saw the air bag deploy before you hit that car in front of you."the noise of the horn was loud.the front windshield was broken by the hood, which was bent back like a banana.all of the glass in the front was all broken.i was checked out by the mast ambulance.the car was loaded on a truck and pulled onto the property of dick smith ford in raytown, mo.i called my agent with state farm insurance, and he got me in touch with their underwriters after the car was written off as being a total wreck.i had informed him what happened.the underwriters said, "they would have to pick and chose their battles with a big company like ford."i also called ford in michigan and informed them about this situation.i have found on the internet 13 other examples of this kind of accident.i did not receive a ticket or any notice of wrongful driving.i did go to my doctor for several adjustments on my neck and back.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy.vehicle has been repaired.
While driving at about 35 mph in wet conditions consumer hit a ditch and caused the airbags to deploy. Passenger side airbag was burning around the subframe.
Consumer's vehicle was stopped at a traffic ligh and another vehicle rear-ended it, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact,both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
While traveling at about 65 mph in pouring rain, the airbag warning light started to flash a code 5 and 2. Next morning light was off. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not duplicate problem. Consumer felt likeairbag system was disabled, and may not deploy in an accident.dealer replaced front airbags under recall99 v 243 000.
Consumer was involved in a collisionin whichvehicle was hit by a semi -truck, and the driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
When traveling 31 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collsion in whichneither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed upon impact.consumer has contacted the dealer,vehicle was totaled .vehicle accelerated on its own, lost control, hit an embankment head-on
Air bag: driving approximately 30mph another car pulled out in front,hit the brakes and car did not stop in time, ran into the passenger's side of the other car, and the air bags did not deploy. Light had been flashing previously, and dealer looked at it and said they could not find anything wrong with it.
Air bags deployed while vehicle was parked..
Consumer was sitting at stop light when she was rear ended by another vehicle, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer was injured.
Consumerwas driving down street when both air bags deployed, driver was injured,burned.resulted in accident. *ml
Consumer's wife was driving about 30 mph and she rear ended a vehicle in front. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.upon impact airbags did not deploy, causing injury to the driver. In which the vehicle was totalled.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 25-30 mph impact. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving about 30 mphrear ended another vehicle,and air bags did not deploy. Consumerwas concerned.
I wentto the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car.i told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when i brought my car in and they stated to me that if the vin # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And i stated that even though my vin didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my vin # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and i was told yes.well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and i can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that?i think that's very unfair to the customer.
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs. *mjs
Mfr# 99s23 & nhtsa# 99 v 243 000/air bag senor assembly:consumer states that the air bag senor light would flashes intermittently while driving. A recall has been issued on the the vehicle make & model, however this vehicle is not included due to the vin#. Feel free to provide any furtherinformation.nlm
On september 29, 2000this vehicle was involved in three car crash. Upon impact the air bags deployed.the passenger side air bag deployed fully and remained inflated although the driver was the only occupant in the vehicle.the drivers side air inflated 50% the deflated.the driver sustained minor injuries to her chest/ribs. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor. *nlm
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs. *mjs
Airbag light flashing 4-4, something to do with front air bag sensor, affected in damp conditions and occasionally for no reason.dealer looked at them and greased them for better connection, but wouldn't do any further work because my car doesn't fall under existing recall of same symptoms and problem.1998 ford contour se sport, with64,000 miles and excellent condition.still an ongoing problem, no injuries or crashes yet, but my understanding is that my airbags will not function if flashing during accident, that could be nasty.thanks again fords for trying you best to fit me under that existing recall!!! ha!
Intermittent rattle in steering wheel near air bag, dealership investigated and found no case, however, the front crash sensor was replaced as per recall 99v-243,on 9/16/00 air bag light began to flash, no record of code found in system, on 11/11/00 air bag light began to flash intermittently again, apparently, rh crash sensor not mounted, bracket rusty and broken, bolt broken, repairs made.cjairbag light continues to illuminate, dealer checked vehicle inmarch 2001 and still found no problems, consumer has another appointment with a dealer in june to see if they can determine problem.
Recall 99v243000. Repairs were done. However, afterrepairs, air bag warning light on the instrument panel remained illuminated, anddealership could not diagnoseproblem by error or computer codes.*note: air bag light was not on prior to recall service.in september 2001,dealership discovered an error code finding that the front air bag impact sensors were faulty.dealership was charging consumer $70, for diagnostic s, $300 for repair work. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recalls 99v149000, 99v243000 and manufacturer's 9s23. Dealer stated parts ere not available . Please provide any furtherdetails.
Recall 99v243000/air bag sensor assembly:dealer:m&m ford, muscatine, ia; phone 563-263-5324 refused to honor recall because vehicle had too much mileage. Manufacturer was notified.the water pump failed and was replaced. The consumer states there was a recall on warning light but the dealer did not fix the recall due to high mileage on the vehicle.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
Recall no.#99s23, airbag sensor module: recall no.#01f22, heater blower resister:when the vehicle is running the air bag light stays on at all times. Also intermittently the heater will not work properly when the system is engaged. The heater will also blow out a foul odor similar to sulfur.there is a recall for this make, model and year vehicle but, the consumer's is not a part of the recall.
Regarding nhtsa campaign id # 99v243000, concerning ford motor company recall 99s23 on 1998 ford contour.the nhtsa web page lists the remedy as:dealer will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation.in addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light lit, will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed.my 1998 ford contour has had the wiring replaced when i brought the car in for it's annual inspection, and the air bag warning light was flashing code 51. Once the wiring was replaced, the air bag light remained lit, and the car failed the safety inspection. Ford customer service, and the ford dealership (freedom ford, 1020 w. Mercury blvd. Hampton va), refuse to replace the diagnostic monitor unless i pay for it. I would like the nhsta to remove the wording from their web page regarding this replacement, or inform me that ford motor company is responsible for the remedy. Thank you.
There was consistent air bag module failure.scc *nlm
Driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid hitting an animal in the street, the vehicle overturned onto its roof and ran into a ditch and after impact the air bags deployed, as a result of the faulty air bag the driver was killed and the passenger sustained injuries to his head, prior to this accident the consumers received recall notice 000-000 for the air bag and went to the dealer for repair, the delaer was unable to perform repairs due to lack of parts and the consumer was advised to return in a few days, consumer returned to the dealer who still had no parts available and approximatley three days later the accident occured.*mr *nlm
Air bag sensor failed.
The air bag warning indicator light flashes on and off. Consumer experienced the same problem in june of 98, but the light stopped flashing without being serviced. The vehicle will be checked by the dealership.
Air bag light is on flashing 4-2.this indicates a failure in the front left crash sensor.under recall 99v243000 (ford # 99s23) this was supposed to be replaced.ford indicated that the recall work was performed on feb. 28th, 2000.i picked up the vehicle on feb 29th, 2000.if the recall work was performed, it lasted less than 4 years.ford stated to take it to local ford dealer, but no further recall was planned.a recall fix should last more than 4 years, especially on a safety system.*la
Air bag warning light intermitently failing.yh
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 99v243000 concerning the air bags sensor control module. This vehicle has the sameproblems as indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to vin.the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
Air bag sensor is on back order since october 1999. As of yet dealer has no part. Please provide further informaton.
Check air bag light on.yh
Posible air bag sensor failed causing the air bag light to blink intermittently.yh
Tookvehicleto dealer for recall 99v243000 repairsin march of 2000.dealer replaced diagnostic monitor for airbag system. 15 months after original parts were replaced. Airbag warning light was flashing. Took back to dealer, and they stated that diagnostic monitor failed, which had been replaced prior.
Whenever the built-in child safety seat strap clip is pulled or tugged on, it becomes unlatched. This happens after it's locked in (clicked sound) & the dot turns from red to green to say seat is latched in properly.
"takara recall" my heater motor in my 98 ford contour sejust stopped working.
Consumer had recall(01v23000) repairs performed and was informed by ford that she was entitled to a refund, consumer has contacted manufacturer on 3 occasions and was told that a check had been issued, after not receiving a check for 3 weeks, consumer was informed to contact the dealer where the repairs were made, the dealership informed consumer that a check had not been issued because ford was not authorizing the refund, ford stated the dealer did not go through the proper channels to be reimbursed, the dealer then told consumer they would reimburse her and try to get the money back from ford, however consumer still has not received a refund.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact statedwhile driving various speeds his tail lamps, parking lamps, and the instrumental panel malfunctioned. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
I have a 1998 ford contour lx with only approx. 53,000 miles on it.i am on the 4th (fourth) alternator replacement: august 2004, october 2005, august 2006 and now, september 2008.there is definitely a problem with this car.i would like to know if there has been a recall on this year and model of ford vehicle.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.open electrical circuits and melted housing materials were found under the hood of the vehicle.the contact notified ford who stated that her vin was not included in recall # 01v230000 (electrical system).ford stated that nothing could be done.the dealer stated that the repair was never previously performed.the current and failure mileages were 115,000.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.while driving approximately 60 mph the entire instrument panel and radio failed, and then the engine stalled.the driver was able to jump start the engine.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility, and the mechanic concluded that the wiring harness failed.his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall#01v230000 (electrical system).no repairs were made, and the vehicle was inoperable.the failure and current mileages were 82,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
Intermittently when the gas pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to accelerate. This occurred because of an obstruction in the flow of fuel to the engine. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times. They have replaced the fuel pump, the filter and the oxygen sensor. The problem still exist. The dealership refused to service the vehicle anymore because they indicated they have done all they could do to correct this problem. The vehicle leaked oil over the entire engine, the fuel pressure dropped when the vehicle was driven on mountainous areas, a short was found, and wires were found chaffed. *sc
I am the owner of a 1998 ford contour and the engine harness wire overheated over a long period of time and i was unaware until i had to change my radiator due to a leak and the harness wire had to be disconnected.that was when we found the wire melted and cracked and could notbe reused.this harness connects to vehicle main supply.without harness vehicle is not operable.ford should be responsible to replace defective harness.
While driving back from chicago on i55, the water pump (which supposedly had a recall of which i was not notified) went out.warning lights did not appear anywhere on the dashboard, and the only indication that anything might be wrong was a whining sound under the hood which stopped after a short interval.within an hour, the entire car was destroyed.a new engine, water pump, electrical system, and radiator needed to be replaced.all of that is still being done, two weeks later.they have done the work without charge, and have given me a rental car to use in the meantime, however, with a new engine, they are only willing to give me a 9,000 mile warranty on the car repaired.since this was not my fault, a fairly new car, and a lack of communication on the ford manufacturer that this was a problem, i feel that a full warranty on the repairs is justified.additionaly, at the time of this occurrence, i had four middle school students in my care.the thought that the car could have quit in the middle of a six land traffic pattern in chicago without warning, would have been a disastrous accident with all of us possibly being killed.i think that the ford manufacturer needs to deal with this problem and immediately.thank you.ginger granger
-the contact's vehicle stalled while driving 35 mph and the driver was unable to move the car from the middle of the road. The contact took the car to dealer (maroone ford) and they told her that the failure was due to a problem with the electrical system and that it was under warranty but she will have to wait for the repairs.
Ther e is a problem within the electrical system whichcauses signal and brake lights to malfunction.dealer is aware of the problem, and vehicle has been at dealer four times for repairs.
I own a 1998 ford contour se v6 manual transvin #[xxx]the under the hood wiring harness is failing there was a recall for this defective part but ford continues to say that my car is not under the recallthe insulation on the wiring harness has completely flaked or crumbled off causing the car not to run or potential deadly fireno help from ford motor company.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the driver was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact, who was a certified independent mechanic, where he discovered that all of the wires under the hood were exposed and corroding.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 284,371.
The engine wiring harness which connects to the vehicle's main power supply box has wiring for which the insulation comes off exposing live, bare wires.this leads to shorts in the electrical system which affects drivability (engine runs erratically and affects the electric fuel pumps operation) and could lead to a vehicle fire if the wiring suffers catastrophic failure.it goes without saying that if the car's fuel supply or engine control systems fail, the driver may lose control and become involved in a crash or collision.ford does not sale replacement parts nor are parts available on the secondary market.the part number for the wiring harness on my car is f8rz14289ca.ford should be required to replace these defective harnesses.
The 1998 ford contour have many known problems, the one i am currently having an issue with is a faulty headlight switch that causes the dashboard lights to go out creating a situation where a driver can not see their safe speed and worse the running lights also stop working, preventing people from seeing your car from behind. The brake lights and turning lights work but not the running lights. On a dark road the car is not visible from behind.both these conditions make it extremely unsafe to operate the vehicle at night. There is a recall from ford covering this exact problem however for some reason the ford can not tell me, my car is not included. I have a 1998 ford contour. So far no one at the dealer will help me to determine why my car is not included although they agree it is the same problem and calls to ford have gotten me no where as well. What can i do now? it is an expensive repair and a safety issue as well.
1. All engine wire harness insulation is cracking and falling off. Bare wire at most of the engine compartment connectors. Unknown damage under wire wrapping. Existing ford recall cover 95-97 year models. Subject vehicle is a 98 model year.2. Still waiting for the first major meltdown. Connector wires are physically pulled apart to prevent electrical shortage.3. No repair work has been done.
When driving at 65 mph the speedometer reads 0 mph, the gas gauge reads empty and all of the emission control lights come on. Possible electrical failure.
Was driving down route 322 on day and had to hit the break and all of a sudden they went to the floor. I pulled over and checked my break fluid resivour and it was empty. I think the passenger side drum break is leaking fluid.
Smoke then flames camefrom the engine compartment andwithin 5 minutes of parkingin the garage. The fire department extinguished the fire, and indicated that the fire occurred because of anelectrical system failure.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the wiring harness and the wiring around the heating unit sensors have deteriorated.the coding has cracked off the other wires, causing them to be exposed.this allows all of the wires to touch each other, which could cause a short in the vehicle.as a result, the engine temperature gauge does not work.the vehicle is still operable, but the coolant temperature becomes extremely high.in addition, the vehicle stalls while traveling at low speeds, such as 15 mph.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 01v230000.the contact feels that the vehicle should be included in the recall since the failures were identical.the current and failure mileages were 62,000.
The vehicle's blower switch caught fire around the steering column.
All the wiring under the hood has brittle insulation. Every senor. My car does not fall under recall 99m03 which is should since it is the same problem. My car was built in 1997 and titled a 1998. This is a serious fire hazard.
Ford refused to honor recall campaign #01v230000 manufacturer's campaign #01s22claiming "warranty had expired".
My 1998 ford contour has three safety recalls.however, i'm having a terrible time getting ford to provide the parts needed to service the vehicle.the recalls are: (a) 01s22 - heater blower resistor and connector, (b) 99s14 - headlight switch connector, and (c) 99s23 - front crash sensors.presently my airbags are offline and offer no crash protection.it's been a little over a month since i began trying to get this resolved (basically when i bought the car - the seller didn't disclose the recalls were not fixed to me). The blower stopped working a few days ago and it smelled like electrical wires were perhaps burning.so now i don't have defrost/defog capability.the dealer is trying to get the parts, but ford hasn't shipped them.
While driving electrical system malfunctioned, causing headlights/tail lights/interior lights to go out, which almost cause an accident.cause unknown.currently at dealer awaiting parts.please provide further information.
While startingvehicle blew up, causing the connectors / vehicle to melt.consumer was hurt.
Wiring connector that feeds the hvac system burned and melted the connector plug and main fuse block at the point of the connector. This wire was a size 10 awg and is oversized for the connector that it is used for. This caused a fire at the connector. I have picture is you would like a copy.
Consumer turned air conditioner on and smoke came from knob area. Inside of knob had melted cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Dealer told me electricalsystem had a short. O2 sensor & computer in car.the car has had to have the o2 sensor replaced 3 times ($1200.00 charged by to me by dealer each time) and the computer reset. My complaint is that i should not have to pay to have the electrical fixed and the o2 censor replaced again (4 time!!)... The turn signals work and than do not .. I have been told a short is in the car but ford will not find for free.. I am tired of fixing this car please please help
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, all power failed causing the engine to stall, along with steering and brake failures.the service dealer attempted to diagnose the problem on several occasions without success.the power failure had happened 6 times since 2001.an independent service dealer expressed the wiring harness was beyond repair and should have been replaced.the manufacturer was notified.
Dt*: the contact stated without warning, the vehicle would not start.it was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the engine harness, cooling fan harness, and power distribution box wiring needed to be replaced.
The wiring insulation on my 1998 ford contour is literally falling off the wires.i am afraid to touch any wire because the insulation just flakes off leaving bare wire.this has been occurring for quite some time and apparently is fairly common in this model.
There is a short within the electrical system,causing the horn, brinker's andbrake light's not to work.also,all the rubber has fallen off the door panel, and the driver's side shoulder belt doesn't retract.
Vehicle was purhased in jan of 1998.vehicle currently has 70,000 miles.vehicle was taken to a goodyear for tune up.when picking up the vehicle goodyear informed me of a fautly wire harness.they also included that the wire harness was flaking off almost as if it was rotten.the vehicle was never in a fire or an accident.i took the vehicle to another ase certified mechanic for a second oppinion.they stated that vehicles wire harness was of poor quality and that due to the protective layer over the metal wires flaking off it caused a short once the exposed wires touched metal burning the computer.they also included that it could have caused a fire and or worse while operating the vehicle.i contacted ford and even took the car to them and they refused to even look at the vehicle claiming that goodyear damaged it.i have researched this car and the sister vehicle mercury mystic on the net and they both have had the same exact problems as far as the manufacturer using a decective wire harness cause shorts and or sometimes fires.i have contacted a lawyer and they contacted ford with no resolution.ford does not want to look at the vehicle because it's out of warranty.i have contacted many specialist in field and according to them a wire harness should last as long as the vehicle. Please help!
Insulation on wiring harness breaking and falling off.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the vin, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.
Dt:the contact receivednhtsarecall 01v230000 .the dealership said that they did not want to fix the recall at thistime because there was no problem, and it required them to remove the entire dashboard.she did not start experiencing a problem until 2005.the blower did not work all the time.the new owner of the dealership didnot want to dothe recall repair.the manufacturer said that the vinewas included in the recall, however itexpired.they said that the time frame for the recall was either the first six years after the vehicle was manufactured or 72,000 miles. Therefore,the repairs have not beendone because of the time limit.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle lost all power. The contact was able to coast onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle had severe electrical problems and suggested that the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 92,000.
The instrument panel warped and was repaired.mrscc
I just traded and got this car, it seems to sway in the back going over wet roads or bumpy roads not sure what it is, but i fear my safety as the previous owner did not tell me about this.i also have noticed that the temperature gauge does not work and the heater blower only works on high. I cannot afford to get things fixed if there is recalls on them.
I heard about the ford contour engine wiring harness recall only by internet. My car is a ford contour sport 1998. The wire insulation is peeling off in the whole harness, and the car is stopped now. Mileage is approx. 110000. I never received any message from ford. I am the only owner of the car.
The heater went out in our car, so we decided to fix it at home.after taking out the bad part, we discovered it was melted.i decided to check the web to see if yet another recall had been issued.indeed it had.we don't remember being notified.i called the dealership to schedule a repair.they fixed it.one month later, our heater blower motor went out.we believe this is in direct correlation to the heater blower resistor that was melted.we ended up paying out of pocket to get a new heater blower motor, but not after trying to contact ford customer services.when we contacted them, we could not talk to a manager ( they would have to call us back when it was convenient for them).they called back three times.all three times we were out, when we called them back we were told that we would have to wait to be called back at fords convenience.after the third time they called and we weren't home, they said they couldn't be bothered with our complaint anymore.while we were at the dealership to pick up our car, we insisted someone from ford talk to us.they lied and said our complaint had nothing to do with the recall and they know this because they talked to the service manager.we know they lied because he was out all day, and we asked him if he talked to ford and he said no.the service manager did finally say that the part that was melted did contribute greatly to the demise of the heater blower motor, but that ford would not pay for it.he said other people had this same problem. I am not sure of the exact dates.
Alternator originally replaced on 06/04/2001,partfailed on 05/16/2002.
While driving vehicleoil light came on.engine stalled out. Noticed a reflection of flames on the ground. Lifted hood of vehicle & noticed the engine was on fire. Driver put flames out. The alternator was just replaced, twice, prior to fire. Was no warning.
I have taken my car to the ford dealer twice and they have been unable to fix my car.yet they find it neccessary to keep my car for weeks at a time.i am at the point to where iwant them to take this car back and give me a nother one.please help me.i have no more rental car fees and they are looking at my situation like oh well.that is not fair to me.if you have any suggestions or any knowledgethat will eleviate my problem please get in contact with me.
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Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
While driving at interstate speeds our alternator wire melted off at the connection to the alternator. The alternator, the wire and a 175 amp fuse were all bad. A replacement alternator could not be found in less than 2 days so the original alternator was rebuilt. I have in my possesion the blown 175 amp fuse and the melted alternator wire. This is the second time an electrical wire has melted on our 1998 contour. It is the third time we have been stranded. Ford has a service bulletin for this type of problem with the correction being, replace the alternator and the wire on contours with the 2.5l engine.
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When driving at any speed the air bag light keeps coming on, and the the horn doesn't work. Also, the horn is very hard when trying to press it. Dealer repaired the horn, and the problem is back, and they can't determine the problem.
Airbag light ison/ horn, and cruise control are not working.consuemr stated thiswas same problem asstated inrecall 99 v 243 000. Consumerwasscared that airbag may deploy in face.
When the horn is in use it fails to work properly when pressed. Has taken vehicle to dealer for repairs, which were not done. Had contacted the dealer, again, and was informed that parts had to be ordered.
Ignition allowed driver to pull key out of ignition while automobile was still in drive-. The automobilerolled backward when driven even if the keywasout of ignition.
Stalls for no reason, when i put it in gear or when i come to a stop. Also at a slow speed.
Intermittently while drivingvehicle at any speed vehicle cut off.vehicle has cut off 3 times since september of this year.a total of 6 six times overlast 3 years. Each timevehicle had to be towed todealership, it will not restart.dealership has tried to correct this problem, butproblem still exists. Please provide any further information.
Car will not start.
Ignition power module shorted out.please provide futher details.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Intermittentlyvehicle will stall out and die without warning at various speeds.vehicle will start up immediately after .dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
The replacement of ignition key is very difficult and expensive to obtain, contains chip necessary to start vehicle. Mjs
Key will not fit into ignition causing failure.
The vehicle stalled intermittently without warning.one day the vehicle stalled 12 times. The engine light has been illuminated since purchased.nlm the vehicle stalled the second day the consumer ever drove it.the blower on the a/c and heater failed. On one occasion the vehicle wouldn't start.it turned out the problem was with the alarm system.
Computer board has a programming error, causing the vehicle to stall out and not register. Manufacturercontacted and isaware of the problem. Stated thatthe software packagewill be available in mid 2/99.as of 18 feb 99 parts still not received.
Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also,rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lockwas not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed . Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Ignition switch damagedkey. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Wheneverignition is turned off, it would lock up. Key would still be in ignition switch. Had turned to lock position while nothingwas in use at the time. Been to dealer 4 or 5 times for problem, but mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
Not able to remove key from ignition, ignition cylinder seized, problem correct by dealership. Cj
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Vehicle experienced excessive cranking time due to faulty starter.nlm
Starter failed.yh
Vehicle experienced excessive cranking time due to faulty starter.nlm
While driving down the the road starter engaged.i stopped the car off the roadway and turned off the car.the starter continue to turn the engine as if i was cranking the car.i removed all fuses that were related to the starting systems of the car.the starter continued to crank the engine until it caught fire. The fire was at the starter the best i could tell under the engine intake .other items damaged unknown.i have been having problems with the battery going week over the past month. This morning the battery was completely dead.last drove 2 days prior.
When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed.front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists.provide further information.
Vehicle experienced excessive cranking time due to faulty starter.nlm
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Starter relay failed. *et
This car has been nothing but problems, springs, brakes last 4 months,water pumps went at 63,000, tires wear out in less than a year, temperature gauges do not read right. Engine races, solenoidwent....very expensive to fix. I do not understand why everyone is having the same problems but no help?*la
Dt: cracked wiring in the engine department.all wires leading to the engine, battery, coil and possible fuel injectors are cracked and exposed.little or no insalation are left on the wires.wire harness that leads to the ecu is cracked and exposed.this has not caused a fire, but all this is causing more damage everytime the car is serviced.
Wiring harness problemsare same symptoms as mentioned ininvestigation # ea01001. Has replaced wiring harness 8 times.
Vehicle filled with smoke, no flames just wires burning.consumer received a recall notice 01v230000/ manufacturer's recall 01s22.made andappointment, and part was ordered 4 days ahead, at that timeinformation came up as a recall. Onceconsumer arrivedat dealer was unable to pull uprecall, and deniedrecall repairs.
No dash lights, back-up, or license plate light. Took to dealer and dash lights were fixed $200.plus. But no clock light, license plate light or back-up lights. All fuses where checked and ok.
While driving at interstate speeds our alternator wire melted off at the connection to the alternator. The alternator, the wire and a 175 amp fuse were all bad. A replacement alternator could not be found in less than 2 days so the original alternator was rebuilt. I have in my possesion the blown 175 amp fuse and the melted alternator wire. This is the second time an electrical wire has melted on our 1998 contour. It is the third time we have been stranded. Ford has a service bulletin for this type of problem with the correction being, replace the alternator and the wire on contours with the 2.5l engine.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
I have a 1998 ford contour svt sitting my driveway with 74,000 miles on it which will not run because it has a defective wiring harness. I am aware that the 1995 thourgh 1997 models had a factory recall because the wiring harness insulation failed. This car is a 1998 model that was built in may of 1997 and the insulation is falling off the wiring in the engine compartment. The car will not run at this time due to the fact that this wiring has caused a problem shorting out. It is also has major protential to be a life threatening fire hazzard.
Whenever the automobileis driven through a puddle of water or upon prolonged driving on a wet road, the power steering locks up.when this occurs, the power steering remains locked for several seconds up to overone minute before returning to normal.these conditions also cause the "battery" light to illuminate.i returned the vehicle to the dealer in approximately june 1998, but their fix action "replacing a headlight wiring assembly" did not appear to address the problem and theproblem reoccurred immediately the next time that the autombile was driven on a rainy day.upon returning the automobile a second tme, i was informed by both a service technician and a service manager that this is a problem that the ford company is aware of but is making no attempt to inform the automobile owners until they actually experience the problem.
Vehicle was purhased in jan of 1998.vehicle currently has 70,000 miles.vehicle was taken to a goodyear for tune up.when picking up the vehicle goodyear informed me of a fautly wire harness.they also included that the wire harness was flaking off almost as if it was rotten.the vehicle was never in a fire or an accident.i took the vehicle to another ase certified mechanic for a second oppinion.they stated that vehicles wire harness was of poor quality and that due to the protective layer over the metal wires flaking off it caused a short once the exposed wires touched metal burning the computer.they also included that it could have caused a fire and or worse while operating the vehicle.i contacted ford and even took the car to them and they refused to even look at the vehicle claiming that goodyear damaged it.i have researched this car and the sister vehicle mercury mystic on the net and they both have had the same exact problems as far as the manufacturer using a decective wire harness cause shorts and or sometimes fires.i have contacted a lawyer and they contacted ford with no resolution.ford does not want to look at the vehicle because it's out of warranty.i have contacted many specialist in field and according to them a wire harness should last as long as the vehicle. Please help!
Consumer received recall99mo3 regardingwiring harness,recall only affected vehicles from 1995-1997.the insulation on the wiring harnessdeteriorated, causing the system to short out. Dealer will not fix the problem free of charge.
Consumer stated that the temperature gauge system was defective. Vehicle lost power, andbegan to smoke. Consumer was told that the wiring of the temperature gauges was done incorrectly. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that there was nothing that they could do.the vehicle's engine was damaged and had to be replaced as a result of the overheating.
The blower and abs system weredefective.the abs light was on.the fuse needed to be replaced,after inspectionwiring harness was found to be defective.there was a recall for vehicles through 1997.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, the wiring in the engine compartment became brittle and the insulation cracked and fell off due to overheating.the connection to the engine also disintegrated due to overheating and the check engine light illuminated.the service dealer informed the contact the wiring harness needed to be replaced. When the manufacturer was contacted, the contact was informed the vin did not match the recall for the electrical system (01v230000), ford recall # 01s22.updated 1/17/2007 -
There's a recall on 1995-1997 ford contour ( #99m03 at www.contour.org/faq/recall/99m0). The recall is for a complete engine harness failure , due to cracking and brittle wires.my vehicle was manufactured 06/97, and i have a complete wire harness failure. They want over $3000.00 to repair a problem that should be covered under a recall. I spoke to ford and they do not have an answer as to why they are only covering some vehicle. They should cover all contour's with this problem. This is a matter they should not be aloud to get away with.
I have a 1998 ford contour svt, this is my third one. Every one i purchase has the same problem, the wires in the wire harness for the computer and car crack and the coating just falls right off, which allows the wires to the computer to touch which shorts the computer and makes the car no longer start, it will crank but it will not start cause the computer in shorted and confused so there is no fuel and no spark going to the fuel rail or the coil pack. At this point the car needs a wire harness and a pcm and this all costs close to $3000 of which i do not have to fix it. My friendworked for general electric and he said he has seen this before at the factory when the coating is heated to high once it drys its only a matter of time before the coating cracks and flakes off. Ford says they will not help me although its a consistent problem with these svt contours i am hoping this can help all us ford lovers.
My vehicle was manufactured on 5/15/97 but is titled as a 1998 vehicle.ford motor company has issued a recall on 1995-1997 ford contour vehicles for a problem where the insulation falls off the underhood wiring.my vehicle has this problem to the extent that bare copper wiring is exposed at every connector under the hood and i am sure in places that are not visible as well.if these wires contact each other, possible engine stalling, loss of lighting, cooling and even engine fires are possible.ford motor company is refusing to make the repairs because the vehicle is titled as a 1998 even though it wwas manufactured in 1997 with the same parts as the vehicles they are offering to repair.i am refering to their warranty extension99m03 which calls for all wiring harnesses to be replaced at no cost to the consumer.my local ford examined the vehicle and agreed that the repairs were necessary for the ontinued safe operation of this vehicle but when he looked up the vin in his system, the vehicle was not covered because of the title year, (1998 but built in 1997 with 1997 parts).they are obviously well aware of the problem but for some unknown reason are refusing to make good on my vehicle.
Engine wiring harness insulation is crumbling leaving exposed wires. Found that this is a common problem for ford contours (all years), but that a recall has only been issued for 1995-1997 vehicles. Have had multiple problems with sensors not working, speedometer and fuel gauge intermittently stops functioning. Check engine light comes on randomly. Mechanic has stated that problems are in wiring harness.
Wiring harness located behind the headlight switch melted, causing failure of headlight and parking lights. Dealership repaired this problem,andmanufacturer informed consumer that his vehicle was not included in recall 99v103000.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Recurring electrical problems and dangerous exposed wiring resulting from deteriorating under hood wiring harness. Same problem existing on 1995-1997 contours addressed by owner notification program 99m03. Ford dealer examined and acknowledged problem exists but will not repair as onp 99m03 doesn't cover 1998 contour. See http://henning.ws/fordcontour.cfm for photographic evidence of problem.
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When appylingabs brakes system failed. This wascaused by amalfunction withinblower switch andwiring harness.when brakes are released the lights and the blower motor worked normal.the dealer indicated that water intrusion caused wire damage requiring complete wire harness.the consumer had to skip the repair due to a very high cost of repair.
Abs did not work in snow. Dealer said wire harness had moisture in it. Have to replace harness. Cost: $3000+
Consumer was traveling onhighway andnoticed that smoke was coming from underneath vehicle.he parked and vehicle burst into flames. Fire department was notified.fire marshall stated thatelectrical system startedfire.
Consumer was traveling about 55 mph and without warning the heat went off.there was rattling noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Then,vehicle started to lose speed.consumer was looking out of rearview mirror and noticed black smoke coming from the manifold. Consumer applied emergency lights and veered over to the shoulder lane, and she was struck by a truck on the rear. Car was towed. Consumersuffered internal injuries.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact took his vehicle to a mechanic to have the gear shifting system repaired, and was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced.the current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 27,300.
The fuse toturn signals continue to blow, and there is no warning until attemped to use the signal.dealer has been contacted.the vehicle was taken to a dealer in may 2000 for shift indicator problem recall.the vehicle was returned to the dealer again several times because the problem continued and approximnately 12 fuses blew over all.
Fuse box can be opened andthe fuses can not be reached. Dealer states that's the way it was installed.
Passenger's side rear turn signal has an electrical short inwiring that causesbulbs to constantly be replaced. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
The short caused the dashboard lighting and backlights not tofunction.
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Fuse box melted due to a loose wire.dealer has inspectedvehicle.
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Turn signal/brake lamps burn out very frequently (once every month or two).in mid-october, the turn signal burned out, and changing the bulb did not remedy the problem.car was taken to the dealer to be repaired.dealer said that part of the fitting that the tail lamp plugs into had melted, thus shorting out the circuit and resulting in failure of the signal.
Intermittently vehicle brake lights and turn signal lights will not operate when vehicle ran over a bump or pothole. Vehicle been to the dealer on five occasions, andproblem is still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
The wiring of the main fuse panel crystalizes due to excessive heat from the engine compartment which causes a breakage in the wiring and the wiring to overheat.this has manifested itself by causingair conditioner blower motor not to work.the wiring gets extremely hot when this happens.i know of other contours that have experienced this same problem.
Electrical short inpassenger's side turn signal. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Fusebox:bought car in july 1999, had to have three recalls fixed, one of them was on the air bag sensor, we went and had one of the recalls corrected, the next week we were scheduled to have the remaining two finish, on wednesday of that week the air conditioner stopped working while we were driving home from work, we had the mechanic check it that friday when they fixed the air bag sensor, the mechanic said the fuse box was broken and needed to be replaced, he replaced the fuse box (free of charge) and we went on our way, then on 8/14/2000 as we were again driving home from work on the expressway at about 55 the air conditioner died again, we read through the car manual and found the correct fuses to the blower motor and a/c, we changed those fuses, that didn't fix the problem, we then changed the relays, (which were very hard to get replacements for), that didn' t fix it either, finally we took it to a ford dealer and had them chack it, they said there was a fuse in the front (which the owners manual said should only be changed by an authorized ford mechanic) that had blown and when it did it fused the fuse to the connector and that the entire fuse box would have to be replaced, this time at a cost of over $400.00 tires: we have just had to replace two firestone firehawk gta p205/60r15 90t m+s tires because the tread was coming away from the sidewall at the seem, it was so bad there were small flaps of the tread that stuck straight out like someone had peel a banana.( dot number: tire size: p205/60r15 )
Intermittently whenhorn blows there is a burnt wire smell, and the horn becomes inoperable.dealer has been notified.
Had to slam on brakes suddenly/abs light came on, and fuse betweenblower and heater popped out. This happened every timebrakeswere applied suddenly. Would have no codes. Would put 80 amps fuse in & same thing happened.heater motor wold still be running & abs lighton.front end brakes would lock up. Back brakes did not work.
1) a/c blower shut off and upon investigation a 60 amp fuse broke under the fuse box in the front of the car under the engine hood were damaged.and further inspection showed several open wirescoming from the battery and one comming from the fuse box which is believed to have caused the fuse to break.2) notified by 2 different auto-electrical repair shops they had seen simular damage and informed me off the costs of a replacement wiring harness and labor which ranged from $3800 - $4400.checking other various web sites showed a lot more people with the same problems which ranged from fires to having to drive with broken fuses or having to pay high amounts to replace it.3) doing preventative maintentence by cleaning area and spraying a high base in the area to prevent further damage caused by exposed wires to the elements on a weekly bases till i can afford such a large repair and not replacing a fuse which controls my blower and abs.
Fuse for computer failed.yh
60 amp mega fuse blew, this caused anti lock failure, light and ventilation/heater/defroster failure.nlm
I am very displeased with the ford contour. About 2 month after i purchased my car i had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches i've dealt with.i'm really considering not to ever buy another ford car, this has been the worst car i've ever owned
Front coil spring broke and punctured front tire, car left road and had to be towed.
While drivingdash caught fire right behind the glove compartment. Fire was electrical. Dealer replaced wiring harness and 3 resistor boards.
Consumer took vehicle in for a mfr. Recall repairs , under dash fire broke out while in the dealer shop for repairs; needs help on this matter.
This vehicle has been a "lemon" since purchased new in august, 1997 from sam galloway ford in fort myers, florida.from the beginning, the car drove "rough"not smooth. The vehicle constantly was vibrating, and simply got worse over time. The vibrations would occur at speeds as low as about 40 miles per hour, increasing the faster you drove. You could actually feel and see your body shake. The ride was the total opposite of a smooth one. Rough and bumpy, even on smooth, florida roads. The vehicle felt like you were "pushing" or "forcing" it to drive. The gear shift has always been difficult to manuver, generally sticking while trying to change gears. A couple of times, this nearly caused an accident, due to the inability to change gears. When reported to ford, the only response that that "per the manual, the transmission needed some type of overhaul, at a cost of about $500.also, several times, there was smoke and a burning rubber type smell emitting from the air vents. This was brought into ford several times, and not fixed. The final time, the entire car filled with smoke--i called the service manager, marlon hanson, from the vehicle on my cell phone, because i was scared that the car may burst into flames. His remarks made it sound like "no big deal"just bring in the car. Meanwhile, i had to pull over, i was so scared, not knowing if the vehicle was going to start on fire or even blow up. This vehicle was brought in twice more for this repair, and finally appears to be fixed. We were told that it was some wiring that was burning, or starting on fire. Our only compensation for that was a free rental car, after i pressured the service manager.the cassette portion of the radio broke early on. Never addressed that issue with dealer or ford. Steering column is increasingly difficult to manuever-very hard to turn. Airbag warning light intermittendly comes on, at any speed. Tires have been replaced, but newer tire keeps deflating--per tbs, coil spring problem?*a
While driving 50mph heat was extremly hot coming from under the dashboard.
Electrical smell and smoke came from dash area. Wife and 2 children abandoned car. Car was serviced at dealer in georgia. Two days after first repair same electrical smell and smoke. Wife and two children abondoned car for a second time. Wife is concerned over childrens safety. Taken to second dealer. Service manager observed problem while he was driving vehicle. Smoke was coming from dash. Dealer quickly opened glove box. Vehicle was repaired at no charge the second time. Problem was with wiring harness. Neither the dealer nor ford has informed me of root cause. Am concerned problem can again occur without warning. Have read similar complaints to nhtsa. Desire to know root cause, and fix to assure safety of family.
Consumer's vehicle was sitting at a friend house, andvehicle started to burn from the dashboard. Vehicle was totaled.
Vehicle is without dash lights and tail lights. Dealership will not honor recall.
1.abs brake fuse and blower motor fuse are one and the same, darn cold in minnesota, and hard to get too to replace. Must pull out battery first. To replace the hydraulic pump for abs brakes to fix problem...$3000.00, more than the car is worth for trade in or resale value. I found this out after hitting a deer on nov. 26 2004. And does not include cosmetic damage. Air bags did not deploy either.2.front and back window molding is shrinking and forcing windows out, very drafty.3.shift module failed, took to ford dealer to replace, when replaced the dash board started smoking. The neighbor module burnt up, and all the dash board wiring.total cost to repair $1200.00, but the dealership took off $200.00 of the labor costs.4. I called ford on several different occasions to complain.they will not stand behind their product.i have dealers that will not take it on a trade in, because it's a contour.
Blower started functioning sporadically.took to a dealer and they reported that there was a resistor failure inblower.ford refused to acknowledge the problem.
My car frequently smells like an electrical fire.i hardly ever drive it.i am especially concerned aboutthe recent articles aboutpossible fires in contour models.i would like more information about this situation.
I have taken my car to the ford dealer twice and they have been unable to fix my car.yet they find it neccessary to keep my car for weeks at a time.i am at the point to where iwant them to take this car back and give me a nother one.please help me.i have no more rental car fees and they are looking at my situation like oh well.that is not fair to me.if you have any suggestions or any knowledgethat will eleviate my problem please get in contact with me.
Turn signal electrical harness malfunction, no 4-way or turn signal at all.replaced with another electrical harness, worked for about 3 weeks then malfunctioned again, this time left turn signal inop at the harness(sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.)
4 recalls-that i know of- now this problem-will stall sometimes
Dealership replaced the bronze terminals, but refused to replace the headlight switch as stated in the headlight switch/wire harness recall 99v103000. Instrument panel lights and headlights werenot working properly.*mr
Takata recall i and other consumers have contacted ford regarding the 1998 ford contour and it's defective parts including the engine wireharness yet they are refusing to acknowledge nor accept responsibility for or correct the problem stating it's not under recall treating each person who has contacted them as if they are an island and this is a isolated eventmy water pump,flashers,brake lights,have been all affected by this also my check engine light is on making me unable to register my car and get updated tags please contact t me regarding this matter as i and other consumers need help with this .[xxx] via email also [xxx].vin invalidinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving at any speed the air bag light comeson and won't go off.also, there is some type of code that appears on the dashboard, such as 41,22,55 and the codes keep blinking off and on.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Takata recall i and other consumers have contacted ford regarding the 1998 ford contour and it's defective parts including the engine wireharness yet they are refusing to acknowledge nor accept responsibility for or correct the problem stating it's not under recall treating each person who has contacted them as if they are an island and this is a isolated eventmy water pump,flashers,brake lights,have been all affected by this also my check engine light is on making me unable to register my car and get updated tags please contact t me regarding this matter as i and other consumers need help with this .[xxx] via email also [xxx].vin invalidinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am the owner of a 1998 ford contour and the engine harness wire overheated over a long period of time and i was unaware until i had to change my radiator due to a leak and the harness wire had to be disconnected.that was when we found the wire melted and cracked and could notbe reused.this harness connects to vehicle main supply.without harness vehicle is not operable.ford should be responsible to replace defective harness.
While driving noticed a fire on right side of vehicle in cooling fan.car was totaled. *nlm
Smoke then flames camefrom the engine compartment andwithin 5 minutes of parkingin the garage. The fire department extinguished the fire, and indicated that the fire occurred because of anelectrical system failure.
While driving vehicle shut down.vehicle was towedto the dealer, and the engine was found to be defective.
Temperature gauge reads in very high normal range under normal driving conditions; car comes very close to overheating.have i missed a recall notice on this problem?
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.while driving 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke and flames rising from under the hood.the fire destroyed the vehicle.a police report was filed.as of september 18, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 75,237.
Consumer states that while driving the engine light comes on and will stay on the remainder of the time vehicle is in motion. Dealer notified, oxygen sensor was replaced by a different technician which seems to have corrected the problem.mr *nlm
Temperature gauge goes all the way to the red area.when car overheats it loses power.sinceconsumer purchased the car she had nothing but problems and recall notices.
Check engine light illuminated on two occasions, vehicle experienced an oil leak and an overheating problem, the cooling fan makes loud noises.
Temperature gauge failed. Yh
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for regularly scheduled maintenance.the mechanic stated that the front passenger side coil spring failed.in 2001, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs).the dealer inspected the vehicle at that time and stated that no repair was needed.however, now that the failure has occurred, the manufacturer stated that the recall was no longer valid.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 81,000.updated 01/09/08. *ljthe consumer stated the coils springs have been replaced twice in this vehicle. The dealer stated replaced headlight switch and cable in engine. Updated 12/12/07updated 06/04/08. *lj
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled several times immediately after being started and the check engine light illuminated constantly.therefore the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the battery, on-board computer, and alternator were replaced.a rebuilt transmission was also installed.after the work was performed, the problems continued.there is a nhtsa recall campaign # 98v233000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift related to the make and model of the vehicle, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.the water pump and thermostat was replaced.updated 05/03/06.
We have a 1998 ford contour. The check enginelight goes on. It first came on in oct 01we took it to the ford garage in delhi. They said it needed acam sensor/ solenoid sprockets etc.since that was a lot of money we decided to take it to canadian tire to see what they thought. They thought it was a cam sensor.we had them put that in. $58. Mileage 111346. It worked fine for a couple weeks. We complained to ford and found out about the awa.. After warranty adjustment. This had not been mentioned earlier. So we a new solenoid sprocket etc. Put in by ford,, (jan /02) . How it came to that mileage when ctc had it back in nov/ 01 and then it was* 11134*???? they also had it in dec and the mileage was112279.) that baffles me. The check engine light was to surface again. My daughter had the car at school so she was finally able to take it to our garagein may/28/02 at that time the garage checked #3 cylinder cause of our check engine concerns.. Cost 39.10. Nothing was done at that time.the engine light continued to stay on. Finally we took it in againon oct 24th and another cam sensor was put on. $144.46. Mileage 130776. On nov,.5th /02 took it in again and they said it would require anexhaust camshaft and solenoid gaskets and seals. We again askedabout the awa and they said no it was no longer covered. They said that the last solenoid was only covered for 20,000 km.had they detected the problem back in may when we brought it in and had they written down the correct mileage then it would have been covered under warranty. Since we did not really feel that the solenoid ( and really didn't want to pay $1000 for fixing it and then finding out that there might be another problem) was the problem,since we had already had that replaced once we considered taking it to a guy that used to work at ford.(his wife drives a contour) he checked the car for surges. Scan tested it tried various computer parts rechecked valve. Etc,, but it all proved negative.
Temperature gauge failed. Yh
Temperature gauge constantly runs on high, consumer never knows if vehicle is overheating or not.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the temperature gauge became inoperable.the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced a sensor.
The consumerreceived a manufacturer's recall on water pump.a week later,consumer heard a knocking noise.tookvehicle back to the dealership, andmechanic toldhimthat the bolts were loose on the water pump. Also, when consumer applied brakes there was a humming noise.
Water pump failed.
Have had 5 recalls since buying the car.also, have had to have the water pump changed.the problem is trying to get the recalls done.i had taken the car in previously only to be told they didn't have the parts and had to reschedule.the last two recalls i stressed the importance of getting these done when schedule.the air bag and the brakes were the last two.i scheduled them finally in april this year.on saturday afternoon i went to pick up my car only to be told they did not have the parts.i expressed again how hard it was for me to come in because i work 5-6 days a week.again i rescheduled for july.i called and made an appointment verified the parts were there.i brought the car in.again late saturday afternoon went to pick up the car only to be told again they did not have parts.it seems to be these recalls are not that important.i also asked why my brakes scrubbed when i stopped, they comment was we couldn't get it too.my point is it i do not believe the ford place cares one way or the other what happens to me or my car.
Water pump stopped working whileconsumer was drivingand causedengine to overheat and stop. Contacted dealer,and dealer wouldn'tdo anything.
Vehicle was running hot the 1st timedealer kept it for 2 weeks & claimed it was fixed.vehicle went to the dealer again this time for 47 days which a loaner vehicle was given & it was returned with no explanation what was wrong. It's still running hot.
Suffered a water pump failure.the plastic/bakelite impeller shattered catastrophically, resulting in parts strewn throughout coolant system. Total repair cost: $470. Since part was replaced at an independent garage, ford will not report the faulty part.perhaps propylene glycol, the principle chemical found in coolant, causes the plastic part to become brittle and shatter, but no one at ford will listen to that. Numerous complaints found on web regarding this same issue. Time for a recall - the toronto field office told me that there is no recall on this problem.
Was driving vehicle about 40mphit stalled out for no reason. Had checked underhood, the timing belt broke. Also, the water pump & head gasket failed.had the vehicle towed to dealer.
Recall 99v243000/air bag sensor assembly:dealer:m&m ford, muscatine, ia; phone 563-263-5324 refused to honor recall because vehicle had too much mileage. Manufacturer was notified.the water pump failed and was replaced. The consumer states there was a recall on warning light but the dealer did not fix the recall due to high mileage on the vehicle.
Consumer is not able to have recall repair completed due to back order of water pumps, however vehicle is overheating due to failure. *mjs
While driving driver's side seat came loose and fell into the floor ofvehicle, almost caused an accident, consumer stated the frame of the seat was crtacked. The recall (99b23) on the water pump expired because the dealer was booked up several times and the consumer was unable to leave the vehicle at the dealer.
Vehicle experienced failure of the water pump prior to recall notice, resulting in hazardous condition when leak caused drive belt to fall off. Mjs
Consumer states the water pump failed.*yd
Vehicle experienced failure of the water pump prior to recall notice, resulting in hazardous condition when leak caused drive belt to fall off. Mjs
This car has been nothing but problems, springs, brakes last 4 months,water pumps went at 63,000, tires wear out in less than a year, temperature gauges do not read right. Engine races, solenoidwent....very expensive to fix. I do not understand why everyone is having the same problems but no help?*la
Water pump leaking.
While traveling at 75mph the engine water pump goes out.only thing heard or seen was a engine knock.the engine had to be replaced.
Vehicle experienced failure of the water pump prior to recall notice, resulting in hazardous condition when leak caused drive belt to fall off. Mjs
I've had to replace the water pump 4 times on my 1998 ford contour.dec. 28, 2001 - 1st incident: water pump failure, also had to replace sensor and thermostat because the radiator had zero water in it.march 26, 2002 - 2nd incident: water pump failure.may 24, 2002 - 3rd incident: water pump failure.october 24, 2002 - 4th incident: water pump failure, also had to have a belt on the pump replaced.i called norma at the ford customer relationship center (1-800-392-3673) and she told me there is nothing that ford can do since the parts warranty (12 month/12,000 miles) is over the mileage.i will have to pay for the replacement of a water pump and if there are future failures under the warranty once i've paid for the repairs it will be replaced at no charge.i informed norma that the dealership stated that they have other customers having the same problems with the water pump failure/defect and that ford is aware of the problem.the dealership has graciously paid for a rental car for all 4 replacements and has given me a discount on labor for this 4th replacement.also my check engine light continually stays on even after being "serviced" by the dealership.dt
While driving back from chicago on i55, the water pump (which supposedly had a recall of which i was not notified) went out.warning lights did not appear anywhere on the dashboard, and the only indication that anything might be wrong was a whining sound under the hood which stopped after a short interval.within an hour, the entire car was destroyed.a new engine, water pump, electrical system, and radiator needed to be replaced.all of that is still being done, two weeks later.they have done the work without charge, and have given me a rental car to use in the meantime, however, with a new engine, they are only willing to give me a 9,000 mile warranty on the car repaired.since this was not my fault, a fairly new car, and a lack of communication on the ford manufacturer that this was a problem, i feel that a full warranty on the repairs is justified.additionaly, at the time of this occurrence, i had four middle school students in my care.the thought that the car could have quit in the middle of a six land traffic pattern in chicago without warning, would have been a disastrous accident with all of us possibly being killed.i think that the ford manufacturer needs to deal with this problem and immediately.thank you.ginger granger
Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning water pump shut down, andtransmission vibrated when applying brakes. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Many other ford contour owners experienced this problem as well.on www.contour.org message boards. No safety defects listed.
Temperature gauge reads in very high normal range under normal driving conditions; car comes very close to overheating.have i missed a recall notice on this problem?
The water pump and now the fuel pump.this has been a very bad experience with ford the inconvience and the freedom of purchasing a new car has left me frustrated and afraid to trust the car.
Water pump impeller failure.
Cooling guage shows engine running at high end-almost to red.
Plastic impeller blades on water pump have reportedly failed on numerous contours, resulting in engine overheating.coolant from reservoir sprayed inside engine compartment.upon lifting hood, boiling coolant was visible in reservoir.this presents an injury hazard from the hot coolant, as well as from possible engine failure during vehicle use.
Odor of anti-freeze is very strong inside car at times; dealer checked for leaks and said there were none.........no solution to problem.
1998 ford contour se, 2.5l v6 - water pump impeller shattered while driving on highway, causing loss of coolant flow.engine overheated.fortunately there was a lincoln-mercury dealer less than 1 mile away from the location where the part failed, so engine did not run in overheating condition for very long.water pump was replaced by this local dealer ($371 total).the car is still my daily driver, and now appears to be operating normally with the new water pump.
Temperature gauge goes all the way to the red area.when car overheats it loses power.sinceconsumer purchased the car she had nothing but problems and recall notices.
Consumer states the water pump failed.*yd
Driving on intersate 66 from manassas va into washington dc at 65mph when noticed cold air blowing out of heater vents. Car is severely overheated before safe exit from highway.water pump's plastic impeller had shattered with 53k miles on the car.ford replaced water pump for $527. After overheating the car also begins to leak oil from several locations.the oil pan gasket is replaced for $407 at 63k miles. The replacement water pump's gasket is discovered to be leaking at 66k miles while trying to locate the source of additional oil leaks - this time the oil pressure sending unit.
While the vehicle was parked with the engine running the temperture gauge indicated the vehicle was over heating and the vehicle began to smell like smoke, after inspection of the vehicle consumer notice that the engine fan was on fire.nlm
While vehicle was stopped consumer noticed temperature gauge rising. Consumer parked vehicle, hours later vehicle was restarted. Consumer test drove vehicle and notice d temperature gauge was raising. Consumer returned home, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Engine fan was on fire. Dealer replaced engine. Please provide further information.
Temperature rising while in rush hour traffic. Car started smelling like something was burning. Got off nearest exit .2miles. Stopped car. When car was restarted temerature indicator was in the red zone. Took car to dealer. The fan housing system had melted.
Consumer state while vehicle was stopping notice temperature gauge rising. Consumer parked vehicle one hour later vehicle was restarted and whiledriving the temperature gauge began to rise again. Consumer returned home and look under hood and saw that the engine fan was on fire. Dealer replace engine. Please provide further information. Nlm
Cooling fan relay.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
Two days after purchase radiator cracked on the seams resulting in leakage.
Motor mounts have been replaced car broke down again 8/26 dealership did not repair correctly and then my engine blew up before i left town. They repalced engine and now i have to replace motor mounts again.i am very unhappy with all these issues and the service i have rec.miracle ford has not reimbursed me for items they promised, nor have they sent me information i requested since september.how can a car keep having motor mounts replaced. This sounds like a defect.i have records of taking my car in from the beginning with the same issues that i am facing again today.
Intermittently when the gas pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to accelerate. This occurred because of an obstruction in the flow of fuel to the engine. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times. They have replaced the fuel pump, the filter and the oxygen sensor. The problem still exist. The dealership refused to service the vehicle anymore because they indicated they have done all they could do to correct this problem. The vehicle leaked oil over the entire engine, the fuel pressure dropped when the vehicle was driven on mountainous areas, a short was found, and wires were found chaffed. *sc
Consumer states while traveling, and without any indication vehicle stalls,vehicle was serviced by technician who notice timing belt needed to be replace vehicle is on the second timing belt.nlm
Block eater fell out and burnedcylinders. However,engine locked up and lost all power. Please provide any further information.
Whenever driving at different speeds the engine would lock up. Vehicle would buck before engine shuts down. Been to dealership at least 8 different times. Told no problem exists. Now needs parts for repair.
Camshaft sproket failed.
Cam timing unit failed.
Timing belt slipped offthe vehicle.it had to be replaced five times already.whentiming belts slipped vehicle shutdown.
Vehicle would not start.vheicle was towed to garage anda mechanic stated that flywheel needed replacement.please provide any further information.
Timing chain broke while driving at 50 mph. Dealer andmanufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Timing belt failed.
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Engine mount bracket bolt broke. Causing the engine to move.
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
- the contact called regarding the1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the engine seized when the temperature wasextremely cold.the failure mileage was 50,000.the dealerdiagnosed the failure as needing a new processor.the engine light stayed on.
Car sputtering and stalling.service engine light comes on and stays on.have had it "reset" to turn the service engine light off only for it to come back on a few days later.
Oil pan gasket failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
Consumer states that whilevehicle is stoppedengine would race. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated that while drivingand with no warning the vehicle stalled, which made it difficult to control. Dealer notified. The failure was intermittent. Several attempts were made to repair the problem.it occurred a lot at idle or while coasting, especially when turning corners. Dealer confused.*ph
Within 55,000 milesengine mounts have broken, causingvehicle to vibrate, andengine to rise when accelerating.please give any further details.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that bolts were missing from the engine and transmission.he did not know the bolts were missing at the time the vehicle was purchased.the dealer stated that they did not have the necessary parts available, but would have them ordered.the dealer did not know when the parts would arrive because the manufacturer did not have them in stock.the failure mileage was 150,000.
Engine blower motor switch has causedwire harness to burn.ford has extendedwarranty onvehicle.however,vehicle has exceededmileage.
While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that theengine wiring harness needed to be replaced.
Ford operation #991308a ford is awareof a problem with the cycle variable camshaft timing (vct) solenoid which according to a print out is still covered under the emissions warranty coverage of 80,000miles and 8 years. However, when calling the dealer onthe problem - they play stupid andquote a pricing in the thousands.what gives??? my information comes directly from ford to the mitchell information company., llc.according to the service tech who looked at the car - he said this is a problem that he is seeing too frequently on the contour, especially the 98. Is this one of the reasons why ford discontinued to produce this car? should this be a recall, since this condition may cause the car to stall in the drive position without warning?dt
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the engine wiring harness insulation failed and caused the wires to touch, which could possibly result in a fire.the dealer stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty any longer.the contact discovered a recall for the 1995-1997 models for the exact same defect.as a result, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to his residence.the vehicle jerked and made a beeping noise prior to the failure.the purchase date was unknown.the failure mileage was 94,600 and current mileage was 94,782.
Since the beginning of july, 2001 this car has experienced the same problem and has been in for dealer service 4 times for that problem. Dealer stated the problem was first the camshaft sensor switch (which was replaced twice, i was told), then stated that the actual problem was the cam shaft itself. That was replaced the fourth time the vehicle was taken in for service. I was told the dealer contacted the manufacturer and a manufacturer's rep consulted on the fourth repair, which took 6 weeks to complete. The problem has not been corrected and occurs at various speeds/unpredictable times. It has happened often when turning into an intersection, but also when traveling at 60+ mph on busy freeways. I consider this a serious problem likely to result in injury if not fixed. I don't believe the dealer can fix the problem since they have attempted to four times without success. Dealer has only charged for diagnostic test and has paid for rental car during two times when they had the car in for service. Regardless, this is a safety issue that i feel ford motor company must address. After checking your database of consumer complaints, i found many entries that described the same type of problem. The contour is no longer being manufactured by ford, which to me indicates that they know this vehicle has serious engineering flaws.
Valve rocker arm cove failed.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall and the check engine light would stay on.the dealer informedthe consumer that a new engine was needed.this vehicle has been repaired for thirteen recalls since ownership by the consumer. *la
While under warranty the engine light came on. Had it replaced. While under warranty had the rear main seal replaced. Just three weeks after that repair the oil light came on. I checked the oil level and found that it was at the proper level.i took it to the dealer who said i needed a new engine. Now i have appealed to ford moter co. To replace the engine at their cost. It seems to me that the failure began under warranty but only manifested itself 3 weeks after the warranty period.
Enigine mounts broke while driving, causing the motor to fall on the steering shaft, which resulted in steering difficulties. Dealer has been contacted.owner replaced the mount resting on the steering shaft at their expense.ford would not repair at their cost.
Was driving vehicle about 40mphit stalled out for no reason. Had checked underhood, the timing belt broke. Also, the water pump & head gasket failed.had the vehicle towed to dealer.
The vehicle stalled, which almost caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
Check engine light on.
Consumer has had a recall onengine overheating,anddealer has hadvehicle for a week.dealer indicatedvehiclewasnot part ofrecall.the timing belt was replaced, then new motor due to overheating, 2 months laer there was an internal repair complete, vehicle overheated again and engine was replaced again, consumer is requesting total refund and to turn in vehicle, all problems occurred within a one year period.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle stalled at any speed/ any time. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withengine.engine is very loud.the consumer also stated that while drivingengine checklight stays illuminated.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
After getter the recall part replaced for the fuel system, noticed that when the tank is filled the car would leak fuel from around the fuel pump.vehicle is leaking water in trunk area during rain, failed seal, replace rear back glass seal and reseal back glass.check engine light is on, weak, replace cannister purge and vapor canister.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and a crash.also an humming noise in the engine, affecting the way vehicle drives.please provide further information.
Car stalls while idling at red light
Vehicle has stalled at least 7 times, mostly at slow speed, taken to dealer 3 times,cannot findcause.
Possible engine failure resulted in the check engine light illuminating.nlm
While driving at 65 mph the vehicle died out without any prior warning. Also,there is some noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle has been in the shop over and over and the tranmission has been replaced twice. But dealer can't determine the problem.
The vehicle shuts down intermittently while driving, vehicle loses all function.nlm
While driving at highway speed vehicle started to lose power. Towed to dealer, dealer stated engine needed replacing.please provide any further information.
When it rains hard/floods and inpuddles,car shuts off.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
After any oil change, with a little oil present on under-hood components, there is a strong burnt-oil smell into the passenger compartment,only when the car is stopped.i believe i have found a route whereby underhood air can be passed into the passeng
While driving and without warning air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Minutes later, light went off. Dealer has been notified; however, mechanic can not duplicate the problem.consumer adds with full tank of gas, fuel light is illuminated.
Motor mounts have been replaced car broke down again 8/26 dealership did not repair correctly and then my engine blew up before i left town. They repalced engine and now i have to replace motor mounts again.i am very unhappy with all these issues and the service i have rec.miracle ford has not reimbursed me for items they promised, nor have they sent me information i requested since september.how can a car keep having motor mounts replaced. This sounds like a defect.i have records of taking my car in from the beginning with the same issues that i am facing again today.
Since june of 2000 vehiclewas running hot. Took to dealer, and they said it was internal they could not fix it. In february, whole engine went out.
Vehicle occasionally stalls causing steering wheel to lock.
Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, i have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc.current cam timing job estimated at $1,000.i've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life.asked ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined."is there anything else i can do about this lemon??
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
Vehicle stalls intermittently upon acceleration, braking, changing gears, while any traffic lights and while driving, the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasion but the problem still has not been rectified, flywheel failed causing scratching noise.nlm
Engine stalling continually, hissing and steaming when turned off.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Vehicle shut down without prior warning.dealership was aware ofproblem.
While driving vehicleoil light came on.engine stalled out. Noticed a reflection of flames on the ground. Lifted hood of vehicle & noticed the engine was on fire. Driver put flames out. The alternator was just replaced, twice, prior to fire. Was no warning.
The vehicle stalls without warning while stopped, the vehicle has been taken to two dealers but neither inspected the vehicle.*nlm*scc
The vehicle stalled intermittently without warning.one day the vehicle stalled 12 times. The engine light has been illuminated since purchased.nlm the vehicle stalled the second day the consumer ever drove it.the blower on the a/c and heater failed. On one occasion the vehicle wouldn't start.it turned out the problem was with the alarm system.
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. My 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light.these issues, amongst a list of other major failures has occurred in the last 2.5 years of ownership of this lemon ( complete a/c system has been replaced, complete fuel system has been replaced, window motor has been replaced, etc.).neither the ford manufacturer or dealerships have responded, agreed or offered any investigation, correction, compensation or assistance in response to these previously written and verbal matters, and legal action will commence.the issues listed in this table are only the recent (last 3 months), and do not include the montage of problems in the last 2 years, some of which are mentioned in the comments section.
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle suddenly stalls, and within 6 seconds of itsstalling the entire vehicle just shuts down. Dealer has been contacted.
When traveling at any speed and upon hitting water in the road surfacesteering wheel lock up and freeze, causing poor steering control.also, having problems withvehicle stallingwhen traveling at any speed. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Soon after purchasingvehicle it started to have problems withengine.also,vehicle was shaking whenever going above 50 mph.
When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates and the vehicle cuts off without giving any prior warning.also,when applyingbrakes they are hard and foot goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle in for repairsthree times, and the dealer had to replaced the air bag due to the fact that thiere wasn't any air in the air bag.
Vehicle stalls for no reason. Consumerwill go to start vehicle, and it will not start. When going in low speed or coming to a complete stop vehicle stalls.sometimes when trying to pull off vehicle stalls.contacted dealer.
While driving back from chicago on i55, the water pump (which supposedly had a recall of which i was not notified) went out.warning lights did not appear anywhere on the dashboard, and the only indication that anything might be wrong was a whining sound under the hood which stopped after a short interval.within an hour, the entire car was destroyed.a new engine, water pump, electrical system, and radiator needed to be replaced.all of that is still being done, two weeks later.they have done the work without charge, and have given me a rental car to use in the meantime, however, with a new engine, they are only willing to give me a 9,000 mile warranty on the car repaired.since this was not my fault, a fairly new car, and a lack of communication on the ford manufacturer that this was a problem, i feel that a full warranty on the repairs is justified.additionaly, at the time of this occurrence, i had four middle school students in my care.the thought that the car could have quit in the middle of a six land traffic pattern in chicago without warning, would have been a disastrous accident with all of us possibly being killed.i think that the ford manufacturer needs to deal with this problem and immediately.thank you.ginger granger
Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, i have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc.current cam timing job estimated at $1,000.i've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life.asked ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined."is there anything else i can do about this lemon??
Car power in the interior of the car cuts off then the engine stalls out. Dealer has seen vehicle 7 times and can't find asolution.
Engine stalls without warning, causing loss of steering and brakes.have had the car back to charapp ford numerious times for same complaint.first time vct solenoid was replaced, second time vct replaced again.this past week was told that they couldn't duplicate the problem.after talking with techician he confirmed the stalling problem.was told it was a carbon build up and to try driving with gas treatment in car.stalled twice leaving charapp.continued stalling 6 times that day.drove for over two hundred miles and no change.this problem has to be addressed.peoples lives are at stake! my car stalled while turning into on coming traffic from a stop sign.luckily i was able to get off the road.
Vehicle has been taken to dealership 6+ times over the duration of ownership , car cuts off when driven in the rain , steering wheel locks and all power fails. Happens at low and high speeds . Told that ford is aware of problem but no protocol to fix the problem . Dealer cannot fix because they dont know cause of problem as told by ford customer service department
Intermittently the vehicle was only shutting down at high speeds without warning onfreeway.problem has progressed to 3 exact incidents and cutting off at any time.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Vehicle stalls out while driving.engine check light was fixed so consumer would see the warning sign.problem was intermittent, butcurrently an ongoing issue. Engine needs a vct solenoid replaced at the consumer's cost.
Intermittently under wet conditionsvehicle will stall out and die.dealer has inspectedvehicle and adjustedbelts.please specify which belts, andprovide additional information.
Engine belt that dealer put on made a whistling sound. Then belt popped/shredded like ribbon.
Consumer states timing belt failure is causing vehicle to hesitatesor may not start intermittenly dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Shreds timing chain belts every 40-100 miles, 8 replacements in 3 months.pulleys, tensioner and belt all replaced repeatedly by ford dealership and they are trying to say it's normal. *nlm
When it rains alot serpentine belt skips and i lose steering power.the last time it happened i nearly struck a concrete wall.i called the dealer and the manager played dumb saying that he was not aware of a dealer notice.i checked your web page and there is a service bulletin.i am afraid if this were to happen at speed or on a curve thati or my children could be seriously injured if involved in a crash.
Engine belt that dealer put on made a whistlung sound. Then, belt popped and shredded like ribbon.
Engine belt that dealer put on made the car have a whistling sound. Thenbelt popped and shredded like ribbon.
Timing belt failure. Since 2004 i have had 5 new belts put on. 2007 had 2 new belts in 7,000 going on 3rd now.
The consumer believes that the rubber odor he smelled inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle came from the belts in the engine.
Serpentine belt fell off.
Bolt on exhaust high temperature gasket joiner broke off.
Consumer has been smelling fumes inside vehicle for 6-8 months. Several dealers could not determine whatcaused it. Consumers complainedthat fumes were making her sick.consumer has stopped drivingvehicle.
After noticing a whining sound at approximately 30 mph in second gear and an increase in vibration when the air conditioner was on, the transmission was rebuilt on 10/10/98, on 8/3/2000 the transmission was replaced because of sudden and violent slipping, on 8/28/00 check engine light came on because oxygen sensor had been disconnected while transmission was replaced, sensor reconnected/replaced. Cj
Our 98 contour check engine light comes on and stays on when this happens the car stalls at about 40 mph or less.took to dealership they ran a diagnostic on vehicle said it was the oxygen sensor .engine light goes off and vehicle seems to run alright for awhile then engine comes back on and the stalling of the engines starts up again.sister has the same car it is a 1996 ford contour her vehicle does the same thing she took hers in they told her the same thing that it is the oxgen sensor.also have talked to several other people who have the contour they have had the same problem.this seems to be a very common occurence with this vehicle.when it stalls you lose all power can be dangerous if turning a corner or curve in road. My car finally stalled again and now it will not start stalled at about 40mph was onexiting highway had no break power or power steering.this could end up being potentially dangerous problem and have complained to ford motor company they seem to be unresponsive.
Dealer told me electricalsystem had a short. O2 sensor & computer in car.the car has had to have the o2 sensor replaced 3 times ($1200.00 charged by to me by dealer each time) and the computer reset. My complaint is that i should not have to pay to have the electrical fixed and the o2 censor replaced again (4 time!!)... The turn signals work and than do not .. I have been told a short is in the car but ford will not find for free.. I am tired of fixing this car please please help
A faulty oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer sped up to pass another vehicle, andwhen slowing downvehicle started to vibrate.also, vehicle was racing up to 2000 rpm/, stalling, and making a rumbling sound.dealer statedoxygensensor had gone bad. It controls amount of air and gas mixture.
Valve sticks shut, causing fuel to backup and spill when filling tank.was replaced, now replacement part also sticking.
Consumer received notification that vehicle was affected by recall 01v230000.dealership examined vehicle, but performed no repairs in accordance withdescription of corrective action. Engine light illuminated due to faulty o2 sensor.
Check engine light illuminated 9/04 and i took my 98 ford contour to my mechanic who diagnosed it as needing a new catalytic converter. I took it to ford in 3/05 (because my mechanic said it could wait awhile) and they diagnosed a different code and replaced the manifold. After paying $600.00 to ford, the light came on again after 45 miles. Took the car to autozone and they diagnosed a catalytic code. I had told ford that was the problem before i brought it in and now they want me to re-diagnosed with them out of pocket.
My understanding is there is supposedly 4 catalytic converters on the 1998 contour.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withexhaust pipes. Consumersmell fumes coming through the heater vents.the manufactuere has yet to be contacted.
There were no traumatic events such as crashes or injuries. My complaint is about an equipment failure due to a defect of which ford was aware. The front coil springs of my 1998 ford contour broke early in july 2004. The car had 164000 miles on it. Although they did not issue a recall, ford did issue an extended warranty on the front coil springs for 10 years, 150,000 miles. (this is documented in nhtsa campaign id number :01i013000) this was issued on august 3, 2001.that is also the date for a recall for the installation of spring catcher brackets in case the springs broke. (nhtsa campaign id number :01v255000) i had my vehicle in for the recall on 3/29/2002.i called the toll-free number provided by ford about this problem (1-866-436-7332) and also heard on a recorded message at that number that another make of ford car (taurus) is currently under a repair program for the same problem: corosion of the front coil springs. This recall program is for 1999-2001 taurs and sables started, according to the recording, in the first week of august 2004.this taurus-sable program offers free replacement of the coil spring for taurus and sable models for 10 years/150,000 miles or until july 31, 2005 if the vehicle is over the mileage requirement in the extended warranty.also during the recording at the toll free phone number, there is notification of a safety spring shield recall that will go into effect december 2004. I believe it is basically the same safety recall program offered for the same problem on my ford contour in 2001.it is my contention that the reason the taurus/sable was given a free repair offer until july 31 2005 regardless of mileage is because the taurus is one of ford's banner models. I believe that the offer of free repairs until july 31, 2005 was not made for the contour because the contour is a model that was discontinued some time ago. There are relatively few contours compared to the ford taurus and sable, which ford still sells.
Air conditioner and heater do not work. Consumer took vehicle to dealer forservice, andit was determined that blower motor malfunctioned.
Consumer smells a musty odor when using the a/c.nlm
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Vehicle pulls to the left & the air conditioning unit has a musk smell.
Blower not working already replaced with recall out again. Air conditioning repaired and replaced twicegoing out again.making sounds like before like bearings going out. Mr
A/c not cold enough due to faulty seal o-rings at the evaporator top and lower line outlet.nlm
A/c not cold enough due to faulty seal o-rings at the evaporator top and lower line outlet.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.inmarch of 2006, the blower motor failed and caused the air conditioner not to work.the contact just found a safety recall for his vehicle and will call the dealer to determine if his vin is included.the vin, powertrain, nhtsa recall number, and purchase date were unknown.the current mileage was 80,207 and failure mileage was 67,300.
A/c not cold enough due to faulty seal o-rings at the evaporator top and lower line outlet.nlm
Took vehicle to dealer to have problem resolved, gave info on tsb about problem absolutelly nothing was done to vehicle.cable assembly at blower resistor melted while a/c was running earlier this afternoon.will definitely have a discussion with dealer tomorrow.there are two tsb's on blower motors in the 98 contour.why doesn'tthe dealers know how to check to see if they apply to a particular vehicle.i informed the asst service manager of the tsb's on my vehicle 99m07 & 99m08 both of which deal with blower and blower resistor problems.seems my trip to gary smith this date was a waste of time and almost a waste of my vehicle.there could have easily been an electrical fire due to the overheating cable assembly and blower resistor.maybe nhtsa can help resolve this problem before someone gets hurt!!!!
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer stated the heater core is inoperative, will not blow out heat, took vehicle to dealer, and repaired it, but problem still exists. Third time that problem has occurred,the problem is with the heater / air conditioner blower switch only operates on high speed.* jg
The air conditioner does not flow air from the vents like it should. Has taken vehicle to the dealer at least 3 different times. Problem cannot be found.
The wiring of the main fuse panel crystalizes due to excessive heat from the engine compartment which causes a breakage in the wiring and the wiring to overheat.this has manifested itself by causingair conditioner blower motor not to work.the wiring gets extremely hot when this happens.i know of other contours that have experienced this same problem.
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. My 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light.these issues, amongst a list of other major failures has occurred in the last 2.5 years of ownership of this lemon ( complete a/c system has been replaced, complete fuel system has been replaced, window motor has been replaced, etc.).neither the ford manufacturer or dealerships have responded, agreed or offered any investigation, correction, compensation or assistance in response to these previously written and verbal matters, and legal action will commence.the issues listed in this table are only the recent (last 3 months), and do not include the montage of problems in the last 2 years, some of which are mentioned in the comments section.
Engine check light remained illuminated on dash,and brake fluid was leaking. Dealer has replaced rear brake pressure control valve. The consumer stated that the breaks were fine now since replacing the defective brake valve. The blower motor had no 3rd speed due to blower motor switch failure.it was replaced by the dealer. The vehicle takes fuel very slow due to fuel pipe flapper valve failure.
A/c heater blower constantly blowing on and off. Wire shows evidence of burning. When wire is jiggled it may or may not turn the blower back on. Experienced a complete outage begining 12/12/00 and still will not come on resulting in no heat or a/c in my car.
Air conditioner unit gives out amusty and mildew odor.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Air conditionerwires burned out and left a bad odor withinvehicle.
Fuel system. Air condition valve.
Consumer smells a musty odor when using the a/c.nlm
We have a 1998 ford contour. The check enginelight goes on. It first came on in oct 01we took it to the ford garage in delhi. They said it needed acam sensor/ solenoid sprockets etc.since that was a lot of money we decided to take it to canadian tire to see what they thought. They thought it was a cam sensor.we had them put that in. $58. Mileage 111346. It worked fine for a couple weeks. We complained to ford and found out about the awa.. After warranty adjustment. This had not been mentioned earlier. So we a new solenoid sprocket etc. Put in by ford,, (jan /02) . How it came to that mileage when ctc had it back in nov/ 01 and then it was* 11134*???? they also had it in dec and the mileage was112279.) that baffles me. The check engine light was to surface again. My daughter had the car at school so she was finally able to take it to our garagein may/28/02 at that time the garage checked #3 cylinder cause of our check engine concerns.. Cost 39.10. Nothing was done at that time.the engine light continued to stay on. Finally we took it in againon oct 24th and another cam sensor was put on. $144.46. Mileage 130776. On nov,.5th /02 took it in again and they said it would require anexhaust camshaft and solenoid gaskets and seals. We again askedabout the awa and they said no it was no longer covered. They said that the last solenoid was only covered for 20,000 km.had they detected the problem back in may when we brought it in and had they written down the correct mileage then it would have been covered under warranty. Since we did not really feel that the solenoid ( and really didn't want to pay $1000 for fixing it and then finding out that there might be another problem) was the problem,since we had already had that replaced once we considered taking it to a guy that used to work at ford.(his wife drives a contour) he checked the car for surges. Scan tested it tried various computer parts rechecked valve. Etc,, but it all proved negative.
Consumer is having scheduling problems in receiving recall repairs (99v-103) (99v-194). Mjs
Cigarette lighter broken.nlm
Recall work not completed due to dealer scheduling problem. (99v-103) mjs
Radio cassette failed.
Radio failed.yh
I currently am the second owner of a 1998 ford contour.recently the parking, and dashboard lights ceased to operate.i changed the headlight switch which lasted for a week and burned out.. Research on the internet revealed there was a service recall dated 5/10/99under serial #99v10300 for the headlight harness which was causing the above described problem.i contacted ford who stated their was no open recall on this vehicle.further research on the internet revealed additional owners who had the same problem but were informed by ford that their particular vehicle was not covered under the recall.my complaint is if so many ford contour models are having this problem why are only certain vehicles covered when many are having identical problems thankyou
1998 ford contour.headlight connector over heated resulting in loss of tail lights and parking lights and instrument panel illumination.terminal 15 of connector was burned. Safety recall 99s14 addresses this problem but ford dealer says this car was not covered by the recall. .i installed ford kit f5rz14a411ba and fixed the problem.why was this car not covered by the recall or is the ford dealer mistaken?should the recall be expanded?i saved the old connector.
The dealership had installed an aftermarket rear spoiler on the vehicle without disclosing this information. After having problems with the third brake light in the spoiler in learned it was not a factory part. The dealership stated to me that it was factory. I was not able to get the part replaced until i called ford directly and threatened to sue the dealership for fraud.
No dash lights, back-up, or license plate light. Took to dealer and dash lights were fixed $200.plus. But no clock light, license plate light or back-up lights. All fuses where checked and ok.
Consumer states there was moisture in the third brake light, the fog lamp failed and was repaired, however fog lamps do not work.
Consumer noticed a grinding noise while driving. Took to dealer, dealer stated the 2 front coil springs were broken. Please provide any further information.*ph
Driving down the highway andall the lights on the vehicle will go off; will stay off for about five minutes and then come back on.brake lights keep burning all the time even when the vehicle is turned off.
Consumer states there was moisture in the third brake light, the fog lamp failed and was repaired, however fog lamps do not work.
Recall work not completed due to dealer scheduling problem. (99v-103) mjs
Over a period of time the headlight lens faded. This made it difficult to see while driving at night.the dealership has been notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information. *nlm
While driving vehicle about 60 mph the headlights did not work whilein use at night.the manufacturer told consumer this was not safety problem.
Fog lamps have not worked since recall. Dealer has not followed through on promises.
When driving at any speed there is a knocking and clucking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, headlights are working intermittently.
Recall work not completed due to dealer scheduling problem. (99v-103) mjs
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for regularly scheduled maintenance.the mechanic stated that the front passenger side coil spring failed.in 2001, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs).the dealer inspected the vehicle at that time and stated that no repair was needed.however, now that the failure has occurred, the manufacturer stated that the recall was no longer valid.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 81,000.updated 01/09/08. *ljthe consumer stated the coils springs have been replaced twice in this vehicle. The dealer stated replaced headlight switch and cable in engine. Updated 12/12/07updated 06/04/08. *lj
I own a 1998 ford contour. I have been having several problems with the headlamps. The passenger side headlamp hold moisture inside and the driver side is starting to do the same thing. Not only this but both headlamps go out of aim every so often. When the lights are on low beam i can't see ten feet in front of the car and i have to drive with the high beams on so i can see what is in front of me. This has caused four near misses. Two with deers, one with a mail box, and on with another car. I don't know if the moisture in the headlights has anything to do the brightness of the headlights themselves. When i had the headlights aimed for the third time i asked the dealer about the moisture problem and they said i would have to replace both the headlights.
The headlights do not come on.also, interior lights on the dash sometimes do not function. Dealer has see vehicle..
Vehicle didn't pass safety inspection due headlight lenses being opaque. *la*mr
The headlights on the vehicle are sweating on the interior wall and are burning very dim.consumer wonders will there be a recall for this problem.*jg
Driving down the highway andall the lights on the vehicle will go off; will stay off for about five minutes and then come back on.brake lights keep burning all the time even when the vehicle is turned off.
Headlight's are not working, and the door light above floor lights on the driver's side andpassenger's side don't work.also,speedometer isn't working properly.
When driving the vehicle at night, the driver noticed that the headlights were dim. The consumer will take the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Please provide any further details.
On 98 ford contours both of the headlights form condensation on the inside and then become pitted.this greatly reduces the visibility at night and during stormy weather.we have changed the bulbs but not the entire headlight assembly.when we went to look for a set of headlights we discovered that all the used sets have the exact same problem.the lights need to be replaced and this problem is occurring on all ford contours and its mercury counterpart.
Low beam headlights are too dim, making it dangerous to drive at night. Dealer adjusted lights 3 times , butproblem still occurs.dealer claims it is just a design flawand cannot be repaired.
I wentto the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car.i told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when i brought my car in and they stated to me that if the vin # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And i stated that even though my vin didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my vin # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and i was told yes.well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and i can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that?i think that's very unfair to the customer.
Headlights cannot be adjusted to produce proper lighting at night, consumer not able to drive vehicle at night. To dealer 3 times, replaced headlights, did not remedy. Then dealer stated it was a defect because lights were not adjustable.
The headlight in the consumer's 1998 ford contour do not illuminate the road enough while driving at night. Visibility is especially bad while driving at night in the rain because the lights fog up.the consumer has almost had an accident because of the headlights.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Headlights do not provide sufficient illumination.
Headlights inlow dim when activated there is a shadow in the headlight which may cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash.ford said it's the design of the headlights.
Owner received recall notice #99v194000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle on appointed date. Mechanic repaired headlight switch. Failed to repair the throttle cable due to lack of parts & too many customers. Would need to reorder more parts & would notify owner, who is still waiting.(99s14 repaired) (99s19 waiting for parts).
Dealership replaced the bronze terminals, but refused to replace the headlight switch as stated in the headlight switch/wire harness recall 99v103000. Instrument panel lights and headlights werenot working properly.*mr
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
Consumer is having scheduling problems in receiving recall repairs (99v-103) (99v-194). Mjs
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate nhtsa recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also,manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
When turning headlights on, tail lights and interior panel lights do not come on.this is a known problem (nhtsa campaign number 99v103000).however, ford says that it is not their responsibility because of the vehicle identification number [xxx]. Updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer having trouble with dealership obtaining recall repair (99v-103). Mjs
I have a 1998 ford contour that the dashboard lights and rear taillights have stopped working, while the headlights continue to function.the cause was the wiring overheating and i had to replace the wiring harness and the switch.i did some research online and located a recall nhsta campaign 99v103000 for the 1998 ford contour for this exact problem, but according to the dealership my car was not included in the recall.i have had to pay for the work out of pocket, but i am wondering if it was in error than my car was not included.
While drivingengine suddenly shut off at highway speed. Consumersmelled smoke.tookvehicle to a mechanic, who determined that a circuit inside the headlampburnt.++++++++++++++++++++
Ford will not repair a recall (99s14) on my 1998 contour se due to the fact that my specific vin number is not included in the recall, although the year is in the recall.the problem is the same.(instrument panel lightsand tail lights not working when headlights are turned on.) the description of the ford recall 99s14 is the same as my observed problem.unsafe to drive car at night.no correction has been performed.ford should take responsibility for this known recall.
Vehicle is without dash lights and tail lights. Dealership will not honor recall.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with head light switch being inoperable (connector was burned causing no function to the tail light. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
When applying the turn signal, the light blinks excessively fast. Dealer says the turn signal bulb was open. Dealer has fixed the problem.
Intermittently the turn signal malfunctioned. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicdetermined that the bulb needed to be replaced.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
I know a couple of people who have had experienced the same problems with their contours as i have.i bought this car through a private party and took out an extended warranty through my credit union.the transmission was covered but the signals and the shifter lever was not costing me hundreds of dollars.how many complaints does it take until the manufacturer is forced to recall the parts.i read the comments on the transmissions and it is amazing that everyone is experiencing the same thing, it goes out without warning.
Fuel oil smell within three minutes of engine start, taken to dealer and they couldn't find any leak, smell persists and is a constant irritation.very noticeable after shutting down and getting out of vehicle.permeates entire garage area.
While driving and without warning air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Minutes later, light went off. Dealer has been notified; however, mechanic can not duplicate the problem.consumer adds with full tank of gas, fuel light is illuminated.
The engine wiring harness which connects to the vehicle's main power supply box has wiring for which the insulation comes off exposing live, bare wires.this leads to shorts in the electrical system which affects drivability (engine runs erratically and affects the electric fuel pumps operation) and could lead to a vehicle fire if the wiring suffers catastrophic failure.it goes without saying that if the car's fuel supply or engine control systems fail, the driver may lose control and become involved in a crash or collision.ford does not sale replacement parts nor are parts available on the secondary market.the part number for the wiring harness on my car is f8rz14289ca.ford should be required to replace these defective harnesses.
Ea00025, while refueling it won't refuelor it's very hard to fuelvehicle. Common problem.
Fuel system. Air condition valve.
We have a 1998 ford contour. The check enginelight goes on. It first came on in oct 01we took it to the ford garage in delhi. They said it needed acam sensor/ solenoid sprockets etc.since that was a lot of money we decided to take it to canadian tire to see what they thought. They thought it was a cam sensor.we had them put that in. $58. Mileage 111346. It worked fine for a couple weeks. We complained to ford and found out about the awa.. After warranty adjustment. This had not been mentioned earlier. So we a new solenoid sprocket etc. Put in by ford,, (jan /02) . How it came to that mileage when ctc had it back in nov/ 01 and then it was* 11134*???? they also had it in dec and the mileage was112279.) that baffles me. The check engine light was to surface again. My daughter had the car at school so she was finally able to take it to our garagein may/28/02 at that time the garage checked #3 cylinder cause of our check engine concerns.. Cost 39.10. Nothing was done at that time.the engine light continued to stay on. Finally we took it in againon oct 24th and another cam sensor was put on. $144.46. Mileage 130776. On nov,.5th /02 took it in again and they said it would require anexhaust camshaft and solenoid gaskets and seals. We again askedabout the awa and they said no it was no longer covered. They said that the last solenoid was only covered for 20,000 km.had they detected the problem back in may when we brought it in and had they written down the correct mileage then it would have been covered under warranty. Since we did not really feel that the solenoid ( and really didn't want to pay $1000 for fixing it and then finding out that there might be another problem) was the problem,since we had already had that replaced once we considered taking it to a guy that used to work at ford.(his wife drives a contour) he checked the car for surges. Scan tested it tried various computer parts rechecked valve. Etc,, but it all proved negative.
Strong oil smell within three minutes of engine start, taken to dealer and they couldn't find any leak, smell persists and is a constant irritation.very noticeable after shutting down and getting out of vehicle.permeates entire garage area.
Fuel evaporation system failed causing check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Vehicle uses excessive fuel.yh
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that when dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, the automatic fuel nozzle would shut off at any fuel capacity level. The failure was a continuous occurrence when dispensing fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the fuel pipe flapper valve would need to be replaced. There was a manufacturers voluntary recall (manufacturer recall number: 01m04) yet the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Re: your #00v350000i have experienced the problem with me ford contour for 2 years ford refuses to fix because they only cover the problem up to 100,000 miles.it takes me up to 25 minutes to fill my gas tank because of this problem. I have had one gas station attendant ask me not to fuel at his station until i get it fixed. I don't have the extra money to fix. $300.00 plus.it is a faulty part why is it not fixed?*nlm
Intermittently when the gas pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to accelerate. This occurred because of an obstruction in the flow of fuel to the engine. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times. They have replaced the fuel pump, the filter and the oxygen sensor. The problem still exist. The dealership refused to service the vehicle anymore because they indicated they have done all they could do to correct this problem. The vehicle leaked oil over the entire engine, the fuel pressure dropped when the vehicle was driven on mountainous areas, a short was found, and wires were found chaffed. *sc
Consumer states that something is leaking from under the vehicle.consumer pulled over looked under car and notice gas leaking from a pipe connected to the gas tank.pleaseprovide any further information. Nlm
How many recalls must there be before lemon law applies? no safety defect listed .
Fuel filler opening does not provide vent when adding gasoline.nozzle shuts off repeatedly when attempting to add gas.while attempting to investigate, finger became lodged in fuel filler opening flap (it has a small opening near the base, where it attaches to the pipe),fire rescue personnel needed to cut out fuel tank filler pipe to extract my finger.
When refueling vehicle pump will cut off numerous times and fuel will spill. This has gotten worse over the last 2 years. Vehicle was taken to dealer at 96000 miles, consumer was informed of extention of warranty on fuel pipe. Part was on backorder until vehicle was over 100000 miles. Now ford refuses to honor warranty.
Vehicle has been in shop for one month andmechanic can not tellconsumerwhy it continues to stop in traffic. However, mechanic said that whole fuel line needs to be replaced.
Problems occasionally with difficulity fueling--spewback of gas and premature cut off of pump . On occasion it has taken me 20 minutes to fill the gas tank because the car will only accept a small amount of gas at a time.
Very difficult filling gas tank, when filling pump keeps shutting off , at times gas will come right back out all over the side of the car.
The water pump and now the fuel pump.this has been a very bad experience with ford the inconvience and the freedom of purchasing a new car has left me frustrated and afraid to trust the car.
Engine check light came on.took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced fuel pump.please provide any further information.
Fuel pump went out and consumer found out by trying to startvehicle. However,vehicle would not start up. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.
When fueling in hot weather, gasoline does not flow from pump nozzle into tank.pump shuts off every few cents, and gasoline spurts back often.dealer claimed to fix, but problem persists.
Pump was replaced only three (3) months ago!
After going through two fuel pumps, first pump went at 32000 miles and the second around 62000, i have had extreme problems with the fuel pump.now, my car doesn't start on its own very often.i have to wiggle the fuel pump under the backseat in order to start the car.i have, on occasion, had the engine die while traveling down the freeway or in the middle of an intersection. Once the fuel pump was wiggled, the car started again and i was on my way.i took my car to a well trusted mechanic and he told me that ford doesn't have any parts to fix the very loose pipe that runs into the fuel pump.i am very concerned about this issue and feel that my car may stall and cause myself and others great danger.please help.
After getter the recall part replaced for the fuel system, noticed that when the tank is filled the car would leak fuel from around the fuel pump.vehicle is leaking water in trunk area during rain, failed seal, replace rear back glass seal and reseal back glass.check engine light is on, weak, replace cannister purge and vapor canister.
1998 ford contour.consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion.the consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
While drivingdriver's seatback broke, causing the seat to fall back, and the driver lost control ofvehicle.alsoengine cut off system malfunctioned, engine did not shut off at the time of the crash.please provide further information.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Fuel injector failed. Yh
Fuel injector failed. Yh
Fuel tank failed.
Vehicle operator noticed odor of natural gas in passenger compartment. Vehicle brought to framingham fordvia flat bed determination fuel tank leaking. Not under warranty. Has extended warranty, expires may 2003. Ford denies coverage. This constitutes a safety hazard.----- dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----------------769739.
It seems to be a recouring problem in that the design of the gas tank makes it very hard to fill up the tank without gasoline ejecting from the tank while filling.i find myself putting in 5 cents of gas at a time.4/5 times filling the tank i have this problem and a good amount of fuel is spilled each time.i have tried multiple brands/octanes of fuel, and nothing seems to work.
More often than not, when i put gas in my car, the car kicks the pump off at least twice, sometimes more than that.a few days ago, i became fed up because it stopped and spewed gasoline back onto me, ruining my pants.this has happened more times than i care to count.i put 25, but it is just an estimate.i am worried that it will spew more than just a little gas next time.
Fuel gauge failed. Yh
The gas tank supply spout acts like it is plugged will not take the gas very fast.has never seemed to breathe properly.
Fuel tank failed. Yh
Fuel was leaking on the ground due to a crack in seams of gas tank.consumer is concerned that a fire can start. Dealer found leak at fuel tank and replaced. Consumer feels fuel tank is defective.
Fuel gauge failed. Yh
Car is 5.5 years old, and the fuel tank needed replacing.the tank was literally falling apart at the seams, leading to gas leaking from the gar and gasoline fumes throughout the house.in addition, no replacement part was available due to a nationwide shortage.
Unable to fill gas tank without gas overflow, or gas feedback, shutting off fuel nozzle.attempted to turn fuel nozzle, in every position to no avail. Called a ford dealership and they said no recall, just a service bulletin.this is dangerous and frust.
Fuel spit-back while refueling.took to ford dealership and since the extended coverage for the fuel pipe flapper valve expired 5 months ago they will not repair.ford wants $300 to repair.my car only has approximately 88,800 miles and i do not have $300 to repair.i called ford in michigan and they said the same thing and emphasized the importance of taking car to ford dealership for repairs.i took car to ford in mississippi in 2002 and no mention of recall was made.ford, in my opinion, seems to be of the mind "do not fix it if it is not broke".well it is broke now and if coverage expired 5 months ago that is not a long period of time and ford should pay for the repair of the fuel pipe flapper valve as they know it is defective.when i get gas the fuel spills on the ground causing harm to my family, passengers in the car, the general public and myself.
Fuel tank failed. Yh
Thepart for this car is back ordered as of today no part available.car is not operative. Backorder is who nation and canada. Paying for a vehicle that you can't even use. No safety defect listed in summary.
Problem with refueling, the internal pressure was causing the fuel pump nozzle to disengage. *et
Consumer complains of a heavy gas smell in the garage, due to the gas tank being cracked.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Fuel tank is defective,it leaks gas and fumes. Dealer will not warrantypart.
When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed.front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists.provide further information.
Fuel leaks from fuel tank. Occurs while driving or parked. Has happened at least 3 different times.
Gas tank failed since ownership, gas leaking with fumes entering vehicle.
Was at a service station. Thought that they haven't turned on the pump, and realized that vehicle was not accepting any more gas.fuel gaugewas reading like it was a full tank.contacted manufacturer.took it to alocal mechanic who saidthat there may be a problem with the fuel gauge
Das tank deformed, resulting in loss of power/stalling. In addition. In addition, stuttering of engine due to false gas gauge readings.
Fuelwill spill back out onto the consumerwhilepumping fuel, even with less than a quarter tank of fuel left, causing a fire hazard. Dealer has replaced a valve in filler, but defect still occurs. Dealer has now ordered a gas tank.
Consumer stated fule was leaking from the filler neck area. Mr the dealer installed a new fill tube and seal and placed a new gasket on the exhaust.
When filling gas tank, the gasoline shuts off after only a few cents.it takes 10 minutes to get 3 gallons of fuel.i noticed an air line that exits to the right of the gas filler tube.i sprayed pressurized air and it worked enough to get me home, but after 3-4 fill ups later, it started again.the pressurized air does not help anymore.
When putting gas intank it began to spitting the fuel back out after a few cents.it takes at least 10 minutesto put 5$ worth of gas into vehicle.dealer has been contacted.
When filling fuel tank, nozzle keeps shutting off. Dealer found problem with fuel filler pipe. Flapper valve needs to be replaced.
Due to the "flap in the fuel nozzle which gets stuck and causes the fuel to spray out when fueling the vehicle.this may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition.please provide further further information.ford stated that it is a service bulletin not a recall, only to be replaced undetr warranty. Jn
Gas tank flapper filler tube overflowed.nlm
Fuel leaking from tank because the neck warped. Ford motor co. Says it will not compensate because it is out of warranty even though this is a safety issue.
Gas tank filler pipe replaced, not able to fill tank. Mjs
Engine check light remained illuminated on dash,and brake fluid was leaking. Dealer has replaced rear brake pressure control valve. The consumer stated that the breaks were fine now since replacing the defective brake valve. The blower motor had no 3rd speed due to blower motor switch failure.it was replaced by the dealer. The vehicle takes fuel very slow due to fuel pipe flapper valve failure.
I was unable to refuel vehicle at all, i took vehicle to nourse family ford of delaware, oh, for repairs,they replaced the fuel neck to tank.
When filling gas tank with fuel fuel would spit back out.door chime fails to work when key is inignition.heating system would go off, and then on wheneverheat is on.
For several years vehicle made a bang when going over a speed bump just assumed it was bumper on suspension.today i looked under vehicle found that the gas tank strap has completely rusted away and from the looks of it has been gone for a long time.the bang might have been the tank.vehicle has been garaged with 61k.
While driving and without warning air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Minutes later, light went off. Dealer has been notified; however, mechanic can not duplicate the problem.consumer adds with full tank of gas, fuel light is illuminated.
Gas gauge is inadequate whenputting gas in tank.gas gauge does not show correct amount.
Das tank deformed, resulting in loss of power/stalling. In addition. In addition, stuttering of engine due to false gas gauge readings.
Consumer states still having the same problem after recall was perform on the vehicle. Recall#01f104000 fuel pipe. Cottam walker ford 505-751-3200 please provide the address ts
My 1998 ford contour se has problems with the trunk leaking.ever since i bought the car the trunk leaks slowly.i find huge wet spots in the carpet in my trunk.also the vehicle has a problem with the transmission.when you drive the vehicle the transmission gets caught and hesitates to shift.
Speedometer/odmeter and fuel gauge are not working. Vehicle gave no prior warnings, and shutdown while in motion. Dealership's remedy for fuel gauge and speedometer are for them to be replaced.defect may have caused consumer into an automobile accident.sometimes, all of them do work, but may fail while traveling.
Gas leak due to failure of the line. Mjs
Unable to fill tank up with gas due to a defective fuel tank pressure sensor.
Flapper valve does not allow consumer to put gas into the vehicle. Consumer says that this causes the gas to shut back out. This could cause a fire.
Fuel filler flapper valve failed causing difficulty in filling gas tank.mjs
Driver finds it is difficult to pump gas into the gas tank because the flapper valve block the fuel filler neck.yh
Fuel filler check valve failed. Mjs
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a fuel vapor leak in the fuel filler grommet. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v350000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Lights on dash dim significantly upon start up, problem continue for a time, but suddenly stopped, on occasions it recurs, the problem has never been resolved. Cj
The short caused the dashboard lighting and backlights not tofunction.
No dash lights, back-up, or license plate light. Took to dealer and dash lights were fixed $200.plus. But no clock light, license plate light or back-up lights. All fuses where checked and ok.
While driving 25mphinterior light dropped out, causing loss of control.
Headlight's are not working, and the door light above floor lights on the driver's side andpassenger's side don't work.also,speedometer isn't working properly.
The interior dome light & cover fell downwhile vehicle was parked.front passenger side doornever fitted properly.
Overhead map/courtesy light dropped, almost hitting consumer while driving vehicle.
Consumer stated that the vehicle's check engine light has been on since october 2002. Dealer states parts are not available. Please provide additional information. Ts
The headlights do not come on.also, interior lights on the dash sometimes do not function. Dealer has see vehicle..
Interior and courtesy lights intermittently flash rapidly on and off, cause unknown.
Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also,rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lockwas not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed . Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
Passenger side rear door could not be opened from the inside. Dealer statedlatch failed.
Consumer has problems with door locks after vehicle was stolen.*mr
The hood's safety latch failed causing hood to flip open and smash backward onto to the windshield shattering it completely, knocking out the light console in the roof, denting the roof, and causing significant damage to the hood, and various appurtenances in the hood and windshield area. Nlm
Consumer was traveling 65mph whenhood flew up, smashing windshield. Consumer had to hammerhood down to get it home. It was taken to an autobody shop,they had no explaination why it happened.consumerwas going totake it to a dealer. Consumer states one person was injured due to incident.
1998 ford contour, vehicle hood came loose and hit the roof of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report # 10-0296-90)
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
The abs warning light comes on when starting the vehicle and it stays on. Also the emergency brake light comes on. Dealer says something in the hydraulic brake system needs to be replaced.
Parking brake failed, causing accident.
This car has been nothing but problems, springs, brakes last 4 months,water pumps went at 63,000, tires wear out in less than a year, temperature gauges do not read right. Engine races, solenoidwent....very expensive to fix. I do not understand why everyone is having the same problems but no help?*la
Speedometer failed. Yh
Was driving down route 322 on day and had to hit the break and all of a sudden they went to the floor. I pulled over and checked my break fluid resivour and it was empty. I think the passenger side drum break is leaking fluid.
Would be driving at various speeds and noticed that speedometer would indicate a different speed; eitherhigher or lower than actually traveling. Had takenvehicle to dealer, andmechanic test drove vehicle. Hadspeedometer repaired under warranty.problem has since reappeared.
We have a 1998 ford contour. The check enginelight goes on. It first came on in oct 01we took it to the ford garage in delhi. They said it needed acam sensor/ solenoid sprockets etc.since that was a lot of money we decided to take it to canadian tire to see what they thought. They thought it was a cam sensor.we had them put that in. $58. Mileage 111346. It worked fine for a couple weeks. We complained to ford and found out about the awa.. After warranty adjustment. This had not been mentioned earlier. So we a new solenoid sprocket etc. Put in by ford,, (jan /02) . How it came to that mileage when ctc had it back in nov/ 01 and then it was* 11134*???? they also had it in dec and the mileage was112279.) that baffles me. The check engine light was to surface again. My daughter had the car at school so she was finally able to take it to our garagein may/28/02 at that time the garage checked #3 cylinder cause of our check engine concerns.. Cost 39.10. Nothing was done at that time.the engine light continued to stay on. Finally we took it in againon oct 24th and another cam sensor was put on. $144.46. Mileage 130776. On nov,.5th /02 took it in again and they said it would require anexhaust camshaft and solenoid gaskets and seals. We again askedabout the awa and they said no it was no longer covered. They said that the last solenoid was only covered for 20,000 km.had they detected the problem back in may when we brought it in and had they written down the correct mileage then it would have been covered under warranty. Since we did not really feel that the solenoid ( and really didn't want to pay $1000 for fixing it and then finding out that there might be another problem) was the problem,since we had already had that replaced once we considered taking it to a guy that used to work at ford.(his wife drives a contour) he checked the car for surges. Scan tested it tried various computer parts rechecked valve. Etc,, but it all proved negative.
Headlight's are not working, and the door light above floor lights on the driver's side andpassenger's side don't work.also,speedometer isn't working properly.
Vehicle experiences a hard shifting problem.
Speedometer/odmeter and fuel gauge are not working. Vehicle gave no prior warnings, and shutdown while in motion. Dealership's remedy for fuel gauge and speedometer are for them to be replaced.defect may have caused consumer into an automobile accident.sometimes, all of them do work, but may fail while traveling.
Speedometer failed. Yh
The speedometer, odometer, trip odometer and gas gauge stop working on an intermittent basis. Generally they resume working on their own, at which time the low fuel warning light comes on for a few seconds and then goes out. I returned the car to the dealer for service on 10 april 00. They could not verify the intermittent problem and did nothing. I hit the top of the dash smartly, which fixed the problem for about six weeks, but now it has returned. Lack of knowledge about speed and fuel is most annoying and dangerous as well.
Consumer states that the vehicle popped out of gear and went into neutral while making a left hand turn, consumer also states that there are intermittent problems with getting vehicle into gear, vehicle experienced shift and clutch problems.
My 1998 ford contour se 2.0 (automatic tansmission) has 80,000+ miles.it had sudden powertrain malfunction.it shifted irradically nearly causing me to to rear-end the vehicle in front of me.of course, my warranty has expired and i have been forced take my vehicle to cottmans transmission shop where i have been told they are familiar with this problem having worked on four cases,with the ford contour, similar to mine in the last month.repairs, involving a complete overhaul of the transmissin, have been estimated between $1700-$2300. I purchased this vehicle new off the lot in 1998. Causes for thismalfunction have been explained to me in laymen terms as "transmission computer" failure that then causes a mechanical malfunction with in the powertrain. Im not sure that this normal wear and tear. Please advise
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the reverse gear failed to operate. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 98v233000 (power train). However, the vin was not listed under the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tackometer sticking.
Speedometer malfunctioned.
My1998 contour is at 128,225 miles. The problems that i have experienced with the car are the following: -the headlights go out of aim and moisture collects in the headlamp and when the moisture dries it leaves a film on the inside of the lens. The brightness of the headlights is terrible. I can barely see at night even when it is a clear night. I have had several near misses. I almost hit a man on a bicycle the other night. He had reflectors on his bike but i didn't see him till i was right up behind him. I haven't had this fixed because i can't afford to pay two four hundred dollars for a new pair of headlamps. I have been actually looking in salvage yards.-another thing is the transmission. It shifts out hard between first and second gears. Now it jerks when i go up hills or when i let off of the gas pedal. I figure if i take it to the ford dealership they will tell me that i have to replace it. -the next thing is the drivers seat. The seat track itself has rust on some of the parts. The driver seat is the only one with the rust problem. When you sit in the seat it rocks side to side (from door to center console). This scares me because i read someone else's complaint and he said he was hit from behind and the seat and the track itself broke on him.
Transmission failed without warning, the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the vehicle was beyond warranty.nlm
This vehicle has been a "lemon" since purchased new in august, 1997 from sam galloway ford in fort myers, florida.from the beginning, the car drove "rough"not smooth. The vehicle constantly was vibrating, and simply got worse over time. The vibrations would occur at speeds as low as about 40 miles per hour, increasing the faster you drove. You could actually feel and see your body shake. The ride was the total opposite of a smooth one. Rough and bumpy, even on smooth, florida roads. The vehicle felt like you were "pushing" or "forcing" it to drive. The gear shift has always been difficult to manuver, generally sticking while trying to change gears. A couple of times, this nearly caused an accident, due to the inability to change gears. When reported to ford, the only response that that "per the manual, the transmission needed some type of overhaul, at a cost of about $500.also, several times, there was smoke and a burning rubber type smell emitting from the air vents. This was brought into ford several times, and not fixed. The final time, the entire car filled with smoke--i called the service manager, marlon hanson, from the vehicle on my cell phone, because i was scared that the car may burst into flames. His remarks made it sound like "no big deal"just bring in the car. Meanwhile, i had to pull over, i was so scared, not knowing if the vehicle was going to start on fire or even blow up. This vehicle was brought in twice more for this repair, and finally appears to be fixed. We were told that it was some wiring that was burning, or starting on fire. Our only compensation for that was a free rental car, after i pressured the service manager.the cassette portion of the radio broke early on. Never addressed that issue with dealer or ford. Steering column is increasingly difficult to manuever-very hard to turn. Airbag warning light intermittendly comes on, at any speed. Tires have been replaced, but newer tire keeps deflating--per tbs, coil spring problem?*a
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle jumps into gear on its own.in addition, the engine is very loud.the manufacturer has been contacted.
There was nonotification of recall concerning transmission failure.
Whenever shifting into reverse, it would make popping noise. Would have loud rattling noise underneath vehicle. The air bag light keeps flashing on/off while driving. The overdrive switch do not work properly when in use. The light for abs brakes comes on & stays when vehicle is in use. The rubber trimming around the windows had came off. The dimmer & the dome light would cut off & then on. Taking vehicle to dealer.
After noticing a whining sound at approximately 30 mph in second gear and an increase in vibration when the air conditioner was on, the transmission was rebuilt on 10/10/98, on 8/3/2000 the transmission was replaced because of sudden and violent slipping, on 8/28/00 check engine light came on because oxygen sensor had been disconnected while transmission was replaced, sensor reconnected/replaced. Cj
My daughter drove my 1998 6 cyl contour automatic on route 95 from stoneham to wakefield, ma (one highway exit).the car was behaving normally and had behaved normally until that point.a servo cover fell off of the transmission.that allowed all of the transmission fluid to pour out of the transmission in seconds.the servo cover, a three inch diameter piece of heavy metal shaped like a frisbee, nearly hit a motor cyclist.the car coasted to a stop near 128 ford of wakefield, ma.their service writer, ludlow, told me that this is a relatively common occurrence with the ford contour.that opinion was reinforced by two employees of fna transmission repair of wakefield.i called ford.i was told that they have no knowledge of this ever happening to a contour.i asked the customer service rep to file a report, and i told him that i would as well.i am concerned that this defect exists and is a serious hazard to motorcyclists (i am one.)i am worried that the rapid loss of transmission fluid usually leads to serious transmission damage.
Rack and pinion steering unit started to leak some fluid. Steering wheel would make alot of noise when trying to make turns. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.he rack and pinion unit was replaced with a rebuit unit, the automatic transmission has begun to have problems.*nlm
I was leaving work and discovered that my car now only goes in reverse-i have not had any problems with the transmission up to this point when from out of no where it just stopped working.the automotive shop tells me i have to go to a dealer to get a new transmission put in all costing more than the car is probably worth.ford needs to recall this part-they're obviously having problems with it that are not "rare" or "unusual" for this transmission.
When i put the car in reverse it takes a long time to backup.
Transmission is leaking fluid.
While drivingengine light came on and transmission slipped when changing gears which was caused by transmission failure.
Dt*:the contact stated the transmission slipped out of gear between 10-50 mph.the engine revved when this occurred.the gear shifter is moved to a lower gear then back to drive, but the transmission does not go back into gear.the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.
Owner took vehicle to dealer after receiving recall notice #98v233000. Dealer had checked vehicle & could not shift lever. Informed owner parts not available. Would need to order parts.
I mentioned to the dealership where i purchased my car that when i test drove it, it just seemed to jerk when it would shift. Ken schuck assured me that there was not anything wrong with the car.it did come with a wpc assoc. Limited warranty though if anything would happen it would be covered.well, my car continued to automatically shift hard and i was allowed to take it to aamco in wmspt. Pa. This was a month ago.they looked at it and said there was nothing wrong with my car. I continued to drive it up until 4 weeks ago and on my way to work "the transmission went." i contacted ken and told him what happened and he said to call the warranty co. And take it to a dealership.which i did and 4 weeks to this day, they still have it and it's still not repaired! that's at farfield ford pa. 570-368-8121.so, between ken, wpc warranty and farfield, i'm not getting my car fixed.please help me. I know there is recall work that needs done also. Please help me.
The vehicle experienced premature transmission failure.
Transmission is gone. Vehicle will not go into gear. When put vehicle into firstor second gear it makes a noise. Vehicle will not pull.contacted dealer, and dealer stated transmissionneeded to be replaced.
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts.nlm
At 10,000 miles the transmission has totally malfunctioned cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving during rain heavy water gets under the transmission, causing it to jerk and shift hard.also, leaking transmission fluid and a burning smell coming through the heater vents. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ml
Engine check light stayed on the dashboard constantly.vehicle will not move beyond 30 mph in first gear.then whenvehicle is in second gear it goes up to 70mph.
Failure of cd4e transmission requiring re-build.
While driving, the transmission slips and sticks upon changing gears.
Automatic transmission failed without warning or symptoms while merging onto a busy freeway.vehicle could have been hit by passing traffic because of a narrow shoulder at point of failure.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
Ford contour transmission bucks and surges upon initial acceleration.does not seem to stay in gear based upon the bucking motion.ford technician inspected it and stated that the engine and transmission have weak mounts that affect proper operation.he suggested replacement of the mounts, although upon visual inspection, the mounts looked normal.
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. My 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light.these issues, amongst a list of other major failures has occurred in the last 2.5 years of ownership of this lemon ( complete a/c system has been replaced, complete fuel system has been replaced, window motor has been replaced, etc.).neither the ford manufacturer or dealerships have responded, agreed or offered any investigation, correction, compensation or assistance in response to these previously written and verbal matters, and legal action will commence.the issues listed in this table are only the recent (last 3 months), and do not include the montage of problems in the last 2 years, some of which are mentioned in the comments section.
I purchased the car on october 1, 2004. I was driving the car for about 10 minutes on the freeway i slowed down due to traffic. When i started to take off i felt a jerk when the transmission shifted. My check engine light came on. When i turn off my car and restart it, it does not jerk when it shifts, unless i continue to drive about 10 miles, then it does it again.
The car hesitates and jumps in and out at high speeds.when the overdrive is off the car doesn'tdo it.i've had it to autonation three times and they say there's nothing wrong with the car.thank you peter stoa
This is the second cd4e transmission we have had that failed at approximately the same mileage.the first was a 1995 mazda 626, serial# 11yvge22c6s5374843.in both cases the transmission had a complete failure due to an inadequate supply of transmission oil caused by the computer system's failure to maintain an adequate supply of transmission oil to the system.bothe ford and mazda were contacted by phone about the problems and both companies stated that they stand by their warranty and would not provide any assistance with repairs, due to the fact that the car's warranty had expired and we did not purchase any extended warranty.if just seems odd that two cars with the same transmission should, with approximately the same mileage, suddenly require a new transmission.i admit that i put more than the average miles on a car in a given year, however the miles are mainly highway/interstate miles at a cruising speed, generally with the cruise control on, a manner of driving that does not cause the transmission to have to shift asin stop and go traffic.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
1998 ford contour se 4cyl vin [xxx] - 4speed transmission. My wife was driving home from work when the transmission made sudden, erratic, jerky shifts on its own causing the car to pull from side to side and losing control and leaving the road and finally stopping in a field. I had to tow her out. The car now does not move forward, but does has reverse. Further research on the net has revealed other ford/mazda owners have experienced the same transmission failures. I am surprised the nhtsa has not done anything about these transmissions.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Automatic transmission slipped badly nearly causing accident as car behind me did not anticipate my car not being able to accelarate as i turned onto a busy road.second time tranmisson has failed in the vehicle - first at approx 25000 miles.leaking trans fluid also damge seals to power steering "rack"causing seals to fail competely in less than 300 miles.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle todrop in the gears which may cause a rear end collision.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
Vehicle jumped into reverse inadvertendly while in park, resulting in a collision.manfuacturer and dealer have been notified.
Replaced timing belt and idler pulley 3 months ago and now the gears are sounding like they are going out again.mr
Transmission starting slipping on major interstate during rush hour traffic...i have read so many complaints on this and many other sites about these cars and i feel that a recall on these transmissions should go into effect before there is a fatality...*la
Transmission slips and jerks and can't be driven for long periods of time. Cost is 1,500 to fix it.i don't have the money to fix it. This is obviously a factory related problem. I am very displeased with fords.
Automatic transmission failed in 2001 (see odi # 759046 submitted 3/02).transmission was rebuilt and remained in service until 2003.in june 2003, transmission began slipping under normal city driving conditions and was taken to independent mechanic for inspection and service.transmission was deemed "unrebuildable" and replaced with new ford automatic transmission.
While drivingtransmission gears stick. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle shudders when shifting from drive to neutral gear.
Reporting problem with vehicle transmssion; whenevershift indicator is engaged in any other gear, consumer can hear a crunching /clicking sound. Dealer notified. Can nhtsa provide information on this matter on normal wear at this milages at 51,000 .
Transmission slips and jerks when shifting.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 98v233000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the sudden downshift could cause a crash.the failure mileage was 22,000.updated 06/10/11updated 2/08/2012 *lnthe consumer stated the defect ecm/pcm engine control computer and replaced at the tune of $750 with a part used part.
When trying to shift gear from first to second, consumer is unable to shift. Has to focus on the pawl, make sure of the right gear, then focus on the road.transmission hangs up going into second gear.*ml
Transmission began slipping and soon failed entirely under normal city driving conditions; transmission has been rebuilt and car is still in service.
While driving at 60 mph withou prior warning transmission blew out and the consumer was able to coast to the side of the road.
While driving at 65 mph the vehicle died out without any prior warning. Also,there is some noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle has been in the shop over and over and the tranmission has been replaced twice. But dealer can't determine the problem.
Whenshift lever is placed in reverse vehicle hesitates before engaging intogear itself. Dealer has not been contacted.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Intermittently while parkedand the ignition off the vehicle will slip out of gearwithout any warning.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Vehicle intermittently jerks when shifting, sometime very violently.vehicle has also stalled when negotiating a turn in an intersection.vibrates often at low speeds (30 mph), as though it's in too high of a gear for the terrain.check engine light on intermittently, usually for several days then goes off for a few days before coming back on again.i've gotten two estimates for the repair, both in the neighborhood of $2,500 for a rebuild of my transmission or installation of a re-manufactured transmission.recently had to have coolant sensor and fuel pressure regulator replaced as a result of regularly occurring check engine light. *nlm
I believe this is a premature failure of a major component of the vehicle. No safety defect listed.
While traveling on highwayvehicle was making a loud noise which was coming from underneath the hood.consumerwas able to pull over to the shoulders, andvehicle was in drive. Vehicle started rolling in reverse.
While drivingvehicle jerked forward very hard almost losing control ofvehicle. Upon stoppingand restarting vehiclegear went from park to reverse. Took to dealer. Transmission was replaced. Vehicle continues to do the same thing, jerking. Please provide any further information.
Was on i65 was driving fine hird a loud explosion engine started to rev up a piece of the transmission casing went into my tire causing a blow out, car became out of control and hit gaurdrail.
I know a couple of people who have had experienced the same problems with their contours as i have.i bought this car through a private party and took out an extended warranty through my credit union.the transmission was covered but the signals and the shifter lever was not costing me hundreds of dollars.how many complaints does it take until the manufacturer is forced to recall the parts.i read the comments on the transmissions and it is amazing that everyone is experiencing the same thing, it goes out without warning.
Was at a complete stop, took off going to make a left hand turn, and transmission went out. Coasted vehicle to the side.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
My 1998 ford contour se has problems with the trunk leaking.ever since i bought the car the trunk leaks slowly.i find huge wet spots in the carpet in my trunk.also the vehicle has a problem with the transmission.when you drive the vehicle the transmission gets caught and hesitates to shift.
Transmission failed on three occasions.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning water pump shut down, andtransmission vibrated when applying brakes. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Complete failure of transmission.i applied for the po7 program for loyal customers and was denied.i have $500,000.00 in ford products in service and have been purchasing ford products since 1970 for our second generation family business.what is a loyal customer to ford motor company?
Console transmission cover failed.yh
Transmission failed, rolled when in park position. Mjs
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that bolts were missing from the engine and transmission.he did not know the bolts were missing at the time the vehicle was purchased.the dealer stated that they did not have the necessary parts available, but would have them ordered.the dealer did not know when the parts would arrive because the manufacturer did not have them in stock.the failure mileage was 150,000.
Gears are not shifting properly, and there isa delay whentrying to shift.
Transmission breakdown, car would work in reverse only, not in forward gears.car taken to dealer who informed owner that a component part broke down and damaged other parts.dealer recommends replacing with a remanufactured transmission at significant cost.
I am very displeased with the ford contour. About 2 month after i purchased my car i had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches i've dealt with.i'm really considering not to ever buy another ford car, this has been the worst car i've ever owned
My husband and i purchased a used 1998 ford contour, upon inspection, we found that the transmission was shot. So we decided to do a little research on this vehicle and found that there a recall on this particular vehicle for transmissions problem. Saying that the shift may not put into the correct gear which can or will cause transmission problems. In which are having.
Automatic transmission hard shift from 1-2.
Transmission began to downshift (3->2) hard recently, and i brought it to an automatic transmission specialist who performed several tests and gave it a clean bill of health.~5,000 mi later while gently slowing to turn left from a major street, it felt as though i had run over some walnut shells.as i began to ease open the throttle to complete the turn, the engine bogged and the car lurched, making some crunching sounds.i coasted to a stop on the side of the road, but the car would not move under its own power or by pushing by hand.local transmission shops have said the cd4e transmission is notorious for early failure, and that i was lucky to get 102,000 miles from it because many fail by 40,000 miles.they have quoted me repair prices ranging from $1500 to $3500.i am very grateful this failure did not happen while either on the freeway or on a curvy road, as an axle lockup like this would be very dangerous.
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts.nlm
1998 ford contour 4 door sedan bought 10/15/99; since then many incidents of car cutting off suddenly - sometimesonly once in months, sometimes several times in one day; many close calls; nearly rear-ended, etc. Frightening to be powerless in traffic. Many repairs tried, computer analysis, electrical check ups only help is to replace idle air control - computer chip with which can go nearly a year without random shut off. Many contour owners have same problem, which is potentially fatal. Have had 4 shut downs in traffic in last 2 weeks and have another iac - but ford needs to find permanent solution to deadly error.
During normal operation of vehicle traction control light oninstrument panelilluminates and will not go off. Dealership has yet to examinevehicle for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Gear selector lever replaced.nlm
The consumer received a recall letter for automatic transmission shift lever indicator, recall number 98s26.after a delay in obtaining parts, the recall repairs were performed, no problem since.*ml
Gear selector lever replaced.nlm
Consumer received mfr. Recall notice #98 s 26 / ford: shift level damage which the gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
I wentto the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car.i told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when i brought my car in and they stated to me that if the vin # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And i stated that even though my vin didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my vin # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and i was told yes.well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and i can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that?i think that's very unfair to the customer.
Consumerreceived recall notice #98v233000 for the shift lever, but the dealer doesn't have the parts to fix the vehicle.
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted the dealer, no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98v233000.please give any further details.
Gear selector lever replaced.nlm
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
The consumer has received a recall letter for shift lever damage.since the consumer received the letter, the parts have been unavailable.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Unable to have recall done due to lack of parts.(98v-233)
Shift light indicator failed prior to notice, not able to be repaired due to lack of parts.
Recall # 98v233000/ford shift lever damage; owner has contacted two dealerships, neither dealer had parts to correct recall. Dealers contacted in november(1998)/ december(1998),and april(1999). Owner has received second recall notice.
When driving at any speed the automatic transmission floor shift lever was damaged, and the vehicle lost power. Also,the paint on the vehicle has acid rain in it.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.this vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have i driven a ford lately?yes, and sorry i chose to do so.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 98v233000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the sudden downshift could cause a crash.the failure mileage was 22,000.updated 06/10/11updated 2/08/2012 *lnthe consumer stated the defect ecm/pcm engine control computer and replaced at the tune of $750 with a part used part.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission slipped out of gear.the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but the dealership and manufacturer were alerted.there was a nhtsa recall, # 98v233000, regarding the automatic transmission floor shift; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled several times immediately after being started and the check engine light illuminated constantly.therefore the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the battery, on-board computer, and alternator were replaced.a rebuilt transmission was also installed.after the work was performed, the problems continued.there is a nhtsa recall campaign # 98v233000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift related to the make and model of the vehicle, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.the water pump and thermostat was replaced.updated 05/03/06.
Automatic transaxle shift indicator recall but not repaired due to lack of part.(98v-233).
Consumerreceived recall notification 98v233000. Previous dealership informed consumer parts were not available, andwould be contacted when service could be performed.since that time,dealership closed its operation; marksville ford, marksvill louisiana. Current dealershipindicatedcomputer showed service was performed for this recall.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Vehicle was repaired under recall forgear shift indicator. Afterrepairs of vehicle, it would not go into gear. Dealer has attempted to repairvehicle three times sincefirst repaired,andproblem has not been corrected. Manufacturer has been notified.
I wentto the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car.i told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when i brought my car in and they stated to me that if the vin # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And i stated that even though my vin didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my vin # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and i was told yes.well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and i can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that?i think that's very unfair to the customer.
T he contact owns a 1998 ford contour se.the floor shift automatic transmission control was damaged after it was subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator deteriorated , and did not correctly indicate the actual gear position.while driving 50 mph in 2nd gear the vehicle shifted out of gear.the contact's vehicle had the same failureas listed in recall# 98v233000.the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 103,000,and the current mileage was 106,000.left message10/16/07*lj.
The vehicle is subject to 5 recalls (98s26, 99s14, 99s19, 99s23 and 00s03), the consumer is not happy with fords unwillingness to cover the expense of a rental car while the vehicle is being repaired.nlm
Vehicle can not receive recall repair (98v-233), parts are not available, vehicle accelerates when the consumer releases foot off the gas pedal at this time, possible malfunction of recall component being experienced at this time.*mjs
Theinterlock system malfunctioned.while driving the vehicleinterlock systemmalfunctioned,causing the vehicle to stall and could potentially cause an accident.
The brake/shift interlock works intermittently.seems to stop working when it rains.won't let the car be taken out of park.could leave someone stranded.
Automatic transmissioninterlock system became inoperative. Anyone can move the automatic transmission without depressing the brake pedal, which may cause a vehicle to roll away.
Safety feature on vehicle can be shifted (floor) without pressing brakes or accelerator pedal. Even if vehicle was not started or started can shift into gear. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that solenoid had broken, but not under warranty of safety related issues.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 mph, it became difficult to shift gears. The mechanic stated that the torque converter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to replace the torque converter before it damaged the engine and transmission. The manufacturer stated that the warranty doesn't include the torque converter. The contact is responsible for paying the repair cost and he is unable to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 49,800.
While making a turn, heard a loud noise due to a problem with the front axle. Had repaired but problem still exist. Dealer contacted. Nlm
Macpherson strut andtrans axle broke within 45000 miles.please provide further information.
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
I have taken my car into robke ford numerous times to try and find what the grinding noise is when turning my steering wheel after numerous visits they have decided that i need a new axle and axle bearings.i am trying to find if there are any manufacture recalls/defects.i've been told that under normal circumstances a car does not need an axle with the low miles on the car.when turning the car mainly to the right the noise is extremely loud (people stare).i worry about the safety of my child and myself while driving.i've contacted ford customer service more times than i can count to get this problem resolved and i've gotten no where.i've been told the cost of the repair is 670.00, and i feel that ford should be paying for this.since i don't have an extended warranty (which i don't know if that would pay for this) they won't look into this matter for me. I was told to bring proof into the dealership of all regular oil changes to prove that i have maintained my car correctly.please help me in what steps i should be taken to get this matter taken care of before someone gets hurt/killed.thanks for your time,dawn kennedy.
When turning or bearing toleft there was a loud grinding noise.sound got louder, and vehicle started pulling toleft. Consumer went to firestone to have vehicle checked out forvibration.firestone took it for a drive to listen to it.bearings and seals were shot, andneeded replacemet. Also,lubrication had dried up.
When turning or bearing toleft there was a loud grinding noise.sound got louder, and vehicle started pulling toleft. Consumer went to firestone to have vehicle checked out forvibration.firestone took it for a drive to listen to it.bearings and seals were shot, andneeded replacemet. Also,lubrication had dried up.
The vehicle was impossible to place in either first gear or reverse due to worn out clutch.
The vehicle was impossible to place in either first gear or reverse due to worn out clutch.
Clutch hydraulic cable has burst three times within 23000 miles.
Thump in front end after coasting and then resumeing speed.
I am very displeased with the ford contour. About 2 month after i purchased my car i had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches i've dealt with.i'm really considering not to ever buy another ford car, this has been the worst car i've ever owned
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Vehicle has severe vibration from front drive train at speeds between 60-70 mph.
Can't get car into first gear.
When attempting to shift into 3rd gear, gears grind severely.
3rd gear syncronizer failed.transmission is difficult to shift into 3rd gear.grinding sound present when shifing into 3rd, even with the clutch pedal pushed all the way in.
Whle driving infirst gear transmission felt like it wasslipping out of gear. The same happend when it was in third gear.
Consumer received recall notice, and contacteddealer/manufacturer in 11/98. Parts not in after 60 days. Owner cannot get remedy of problem. Provide further information.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate nhtsa recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also,manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
Manual gear shift on this vehicle sticks, when the clutch is applied to shift into first it, will not allow this command .once it gets into first there is a problem getting it out. This also happens with the reverse gear. The problem does not always occur. Dealer has been contacted.
Driver's side seat belt is not staying on track, and the consumer states the cover is coming off the track of the seat belt.
I was rear ended into another car on oct.29 2002 and niether the air bag worked as well as the seatbelt did not lock. I had head, neck, and back injuries at that time. I did't question these things not working because i was not hit hard. Oct. 27,2003 i was involved in the exact same type of accident only this time i was hit hard from behind and hit the car infront of me hard. Again nothing worked and this time the police even questioned the air bag. Again i have injuries to my face, head, neck, shoulder, and back but to what extent i do not know yet. I was at a complete stop in both accidents and hit straight on in the rear. In 2002 i hit the car in front straight on and now in 2003 i hit the front can with the center to passenger side. My car is said to be totaled.
Car turned over upside down in small creek.safety belt of driver and rear passenger failed to release after multiple attempts by driver.the rear passenger was my two year old daughter and she died, because the safety belts failed to release and jammed.she drowned and my sister in law was the driver and almost died due to the safety belts jamming and not releasing, so she was unable to get to my daughter.the first people on the scene had to cut the safety belts for them to get them both out of the car and it was to late for my daughter.the creek was less than 18 inches deep.car only turned over one time to upside down position and approximate speed was twenty miles an hour.my daughter had no other injuries from the accident except for drowning (i have read her medical records thoroughly).my sister in law had no other injuries except for near drowning and 2 small cut's.my daughter lost her life because the safety belts jammed and failed to release. *la
1998 ford contour seat belt jammed when vehicle landed upside down in a creek resulting in a fatality.*mrthe consumer's two year old daughter drowned because the driver was unable to release the seat belt. The driver of the vehicle received two lacerations.
The passenger side seat belt would not release and had to be cut.the cause of the failure has not been determined. The vehicle is currently at a mechanic.
Consumer states that the drivers seat was loose due to faulty track, the seat belt was also improperly installed.
I have experience defects with the seat belt buckles as well as the seat belts.the seat belts are constantly jamming.therefore, i am unable to safely secure my children or myself when driving.also the buckle does not fasten.sometimes they would work and sometimes they would not.on this particular day the belt jammed for my six year old and the buckle would not lock for my three year old.i proceeded to turn left (after two cars gave my the right of way)into a parking lot while traffic was at a stand still.all of a sudden a car speeds by and forced me to brake suddenly.when i did this both my children heads hit the front passenger car seats.i began to wonder what would have happened to my children if i would have been involved in the accident.i have contacted a dealer to get them check out and fixed and i am contacting the manufacture.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Consumer's vehicle was at a intersection and another vehicle veered into it.consumer and his wife was throwen forward. Seat was knocked at a 45degree angle.seat belt broke andlatch failed.also, the driver's seat and passenger's seat broke.dealership was aware of the problem.there were miner injuries.
There is a short within the electrical system,causing the horn, brinker's andbrake light's not to work.also,all the rubber has fallen off the door panel, and the driver's side shoulder belt doesn't retract.
Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also,rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lockwas not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed . Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
Both the driver's side and passenger's side seatbelt do not retact during normal use.the seatbelts will fold over and become jammed approximately 4-5 times during the week.would like to have the problem taken care of before someone is killed because a seatbelt does not retract and tighten up during an accident.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
Front drivers side seat belt was pulled out and would not retract on its own. Dealer has been contacted.
I have experience defects with the seat belt buckles as well as the seat belts.the seat belts are constantly jamming.therefore, i am unable to safely secure my children or myself when driving.also the buckle does not fasten.sometimes they would work and sometimes they would not.on this particular day the belt jammed for my six year old and the buckle would not lock for my three year old.i proceeded to turn left (after two cars gave my the right of way)into a parking lot while traffic was at a stand still.all of a sudden a car speeds by and forced me to brake suddenly.when i did this both my children heads hit the front passenger car seats.i began to wonder what would have happened to my children if i would have been involved in the accident.i have contacted a dealer to get them check out and fixed and i am contacting the manufacture.
Passenger seat belt warning lights blinking intermittently.
Seat belt on the front passenger's side is not safe for adults because of the modification for child seats. The seat belt locks up which does not allow the passenger any normal movement.
The shoulder belt on the driver's side has pulled away from the frame. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
While stalling a car seat in the rear ofthe vehicle was not tight. Consumer was pulling onseat belt to tight up,and in doing so,seat belt ripped. Contacted dealer.
1)driver's power seat rocks from front to rear, replacing seat track made problem worse.2) vents located to clear side window of fog do not operate when heat selector knob is set to hot.
Driver's sideand passenger's side seat track and anchor system is rusting out. Dealer has not been contacted .
The seat track of the contour allows the seat to rock back and forth considerably, especially during braking and accelerating.i have never experienced a seat that rocked back and forth like this. So i brought it to the attention of the dealer.the dealer checked for problems and foud none.the loose seat persists andwhen i asked the dealer about it again i was told that it is 'normal' for the the seat to seem loose and rock back and forth on this car.this doesnt seem right to me, it is very disconcerting especially since over time the seat rocks more and more.i am concerned that eventually it will come loose completely.
Consumer's vehicle was at a intersection and another vehicle veered into it.consumer and his wife was throwen forward. Seat was knocked at a 45degree angle.seat belt broke andlatch failed.also, the driver's seat and passenger's seat broke.dealership was aware of the problem.there were miner injuries.
I accelerated leaving a stop light and the driver seat back collapsed.upon further review a metal bracket snapped clean in half.i have looked this up on the internet and it apears to be a common occurance with the ford contour. However, ford seems unwilling to do anything about itand the part is not covered by warranty.mr
Consumer states that the drivers seat was loose due to faulty track, the seat belt was also improperly installed.
Driver's seat collapsed into the rear seat upon impact of arear end collision while travelling approximately 30 mph.upon impact, my seat collapsed back, and i had no protection from neck and back injuries.
While driving at 20 mph, a vehicle stopped in front of the consumer's vehicle, causing the consumer to be rearended from behind. The consumer's seat broke in half, causing the consumer to lose contact wiht the pedal. Vehicleended up hitting another vehicle in front. Consumer received minor injuries.contacted the dealer.
The vehicle was rearended by another vehicle and both the driver's and the passenger's seats collapsed. Dealer has not seen the vehicle.
This pretains to the driver's seat.the reinforcing bar attached to the rear, underside of the seat pan has snapped. This bar connects the seat pan bottom to the seat tracks. The broken bar is allowing the seat to move from side to side.the seat and track assembly appears to be loose.
The driver's seat rocks back and forth as if the entire unit is loose.i have been told that it might be the system that mounts the seat tracks to the bottom of the car.if i have a collision and the seat track breaks loose will i be protected?
Back of driver's seat on my 1998 ford contour vin [xxx] broke off evening of 05/05/05 as i was getting out of car. Car has never been in an accident. I feel this is a result of defective design and/or materials, and that ford should replace free. However, when i contacted their customer relationship center the representative said ford would not.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving driver's side seat came loose and fell into the floor ofvehicle, almost caused an accident, consumer stated the frame of the seat was crtacked. The recall (99b23) on the water pump expired because the dealer was booked up several times and the consumer was unable to leave the vehicle at the dealer.
I own a 1998 ford contour se, recently on 10-13-04 i was driving and the back of my seat gave out, causing me to loose temporary control but avoid an accident.upon closer inspection of the seat, i found the entire right side of the seat was disconnected.the metal had sheared in half, i couldn''t understand how that had happened. The bolt was still intact, the metal had just sheared into top and bottom causing the seat to fall immediately backwards.i sent emails to ford motor corporation and the dealer i purchased it from brand new, seeing if something could be done to help.so far i have not heard any response and my car is a safety hazard on wheels, with no usable seat belt and no support to drive.i am a recent college grad and can't afford to not work, so i must still drive it everyday.
Driver's side seat,backrest,right side,internal steel framework,snapped completely through,causing me to lose control of vehicle and almost being involved in a traffic collision.
Loose seat track, i fear that it may fail during cornering and cause a crash.
Driver's seat moves back unexpectedly due to broken pivots which may causeloss of vehicle control.dealer fixeddriver's and passenger's seats on numerous occasions,but could not determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
Was driving whendriver's seat collapsed backwards without warning. This causeddriver to contact visibility withroad. Lost control ofvehicle. Vehicle was declared totaled. Contacted manufacturer & informed someone will get in touch.
No summary mentione dfor this vehicle.
Welding snapped at seat frame causing drivers seat to fall backwards.nlm
Dt:the contactwas sitting in the driver seat while the vehicle was parked.the driver seat suddenly fell backwards and the hinge broke.the seat felt lose prior to the failure, but had not been inspected.after inspection the dealership said the breakage was due to fatigue of the seat frame.the entire seat was replaced.updated 2/21/2006 -
A large portion of back split 40/60 fold down seatis very difficult to latch into upright position. It take snumerous attrmpts at slamming the seatback, using a lot of force before the latch will catch.
The driver's seatback collapsed into the rear seat upon a rear-end collision when i standing still in traffic.the other driver rear-ended my car at approximately 30mph.significant back and neck injuries resulted.
Seatback collapsed due to a rear end collision from another vehicle while sitting still. Speed fromother vehicle was 55 mph.trunk crumbled, and vehicle had been totaled from the extent of the damage.driver did sustain a severe head injury.
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
While drivingdriver's seatback broke, causing the seat to fall back, and the driver lost control ofvehicle.alsoengine cut off system malfunctioned, engine did not shut off at the time of the crash.please provide further information.
Drivers seat back collapses while driving.nlm
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the driver's side seat reclined on its own.the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
Seat was repaired because of squeaks and broken stabilizer bar under the seat base.seat was stabile after repair with no more squeaks.i got into the car today, and as i turned to grab my seatbelt, the seat back suddenly gave way.i can no longer use the back of the seat to support myself while driving.the contour is being taken to smith-cairns ford on 2/11/2002 for repairs.i am not going to pay for the repairs becasue i think that ford shoud consider this a safety defect.i have never had a car, only 4 years old with 76,000 miles and have a problem like this with the seats.
In a crashdriver's seatback broke, causing injuries to occupant.*ml
While seating in driver seat the back support callapsed, consumer fell backwards.
Consumer had rear end collision,and both front seats collapsed backward. Consumer injured his back.
When making sudden stops driver seat slides forward.it also moves from side to side.dealer has seen vehicle several times, and could not duplicate problem.
While traveling driver's seatback surport broke ,causing consumer to lay down whiel, vehicle was still traveling. Please provide further informaton.
Driver seat left side snapped ( not the hinge ) while entering my car. Causing it to fall back, making it unsafe to drive without replacing seat.
Was driving down route 322 on day and had to hit the break and all of a sudden they went to the floor. I pulled over and checked my break fluid resivour and it was empty. I think the passenger side drum break is leaking fluid.
When the abs failed, there was no braking action at all.luckily, i was going slowly on a local city street, and used the parking brake to stop the car without hitting anyone.the abs warning light came on no more than 15 seconds before i had to use the brakes to prevent hitting a car that pulled out ahead of me.when the abs light came on, i slowed the car slowly with the standard brakes, which is probably why the other car pulled out.it took 3 weeks for the brakes to be repaired, at a cost of $2399, not including cost of rental cars, etc.ford has declined any reimbursment, as the warranty expired at 36, 000 miles.
I am very displeased with the ford contour. About 2 month after i purchased my car i had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches i've dealt with.i'm really considering not to ever buy another ford car, this has been the worst car i've ever owned
There was 6 recalls that i was contacted on, 2 of which i had in the shop twice because not fixed properly also my abs system went out on my car besides the heater blower and heat sensors which have been replaced twice.
Speed sensor broke causing the speedometer to not work, confusing the car's computer, the engine reved on high and the vehicle suddenly bucked like it was downshifting.
Speed sensor broke causing the speedometer to not work, confusing the car's computer, the engine reved on high and the vehicle suddenly bucked like it was downshifting.
I purchased my car in june 98 and before leaving the lot the service department had to replace both of the rear tires due to defects.they could not determine the exact problem.therefore the tires were replaced.since then i have had to replace the front tires in feb 2000.this was due to the tread seperation and extensive wear.at the same time i was told that the front brakes were bad and that i needed new brakes and rotors.the tires and brake job cost 481.93.now i had 2 flat tires on the same tire within 3 weeks of each other and now the back brakes need replacing.i feel that these repairs are due to defective parts.i have already taken my car back to ford for at least 6 manufacturer recalls.i do not feel safe driving this car.the car sensor light has been replaced and replaced but it still comes on all the time.from my resaerch on this component this could cause the airbags to engage without cause.between the recalls, tire, and the brakes this seems to me to be a very unsafe vechile.i was thinking that the problems were normal but after having all these recalls and now the recall on some of firestone tires i thought that i should let someone know of the problems that i've had with my car.( dot number: tire size: p20560r15 )
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
While driving 35 mphdriver applied the brakes and the rear brakes locked up.driver was able to control the vehicle.the vehicle has been repaired.
When she applied brakespedal went all the way to floor.and the brake light stays on constantly. Consumer was going out ofdriveway/ backing up and applied brakes, andvehicle kept going.vehicle slid and was involved in a crash.vehicleat the dealership.
Power steering unit makes a loud noise ifbrake pedal is depressed on ice and snow.a noise can be heard once the car is started.power steering fluid has been changed, but that did not remedy the problem. Please provide further details.
Rear brake lock up on panic stop, loss of control spin out and hit center divider.
I have spoken to several people at ford abs lst recall supr simon id 3082 laughed at my situation and i am completely dissastified with the lack of help especially since there is a safety recall that cld endanger my familieslife.
"mod pump" for abs brake systemhas stopped functioning.no reason given for possible cause of defect. Prior to breaking of the pump, check the engine light came on and stayed on.
While driving at 40 mph and coming to a stopand brake pedal was applied, it was hard as if something was keeping it from being pushed. Brakes did not respond at all, causingconsumer to strike another vehicle in the rear. Consumer suffered a concussion to the left side of head. The dealer was not contacted.
Travelingapproximately 20mph consumer was preparing to stop,when it almost lost control.consumer will be contactingdealer to determine cause.
Brakes make grinding sound when coming to a stop.dealer has tried to correct problem on three occasions with only a temporary solution.front pads have been replaced, rotors have been resurfaced, and after 1500 miles, the grinding reappears.dealer says brake dust is the cause and cannot be repaired.i asked what happened during the first 18000 miles that is different from now ?problem still exists and dealer claims that they have to make three calls to their technical assistance before ford will intervene.
Had to slam on brakes suddenly/abs light came on, and fuse betweenblower and heater popped out. This happened every timebrakeswere applied suddenly. Would have no codes. Would put 80 amps fuse in & same thing happened.heater motor wold still be running & abs lighton.front end brakes would lock up. Back brakes did not work.
The blower and abs system weredefective.the abs light was on.the fuse needed to be replaced,after inspectionwiring harness was found to be defective.there was a recall for vehicles through 1997.
When consumerappliesbrakes the pedal goes all the way down to the floor,and car makes a hard noise.
Abs brake failure.
The consumerreceived a manufacturer's recall on water pump.a week later,consumer heard a knocking noise.tookvehicle back to the dealership, andmechanic toldhimthat the bolts were loose on the water pump. Also, when consumer applied brakes there was a humming noise.
When the driver applied the brakes they locked up and caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*nlm
Recently my 1998 contour svt's anti-lock brakes have on several occasions locked up when applied causing the car to swerve.in some cases the brakes have remained locked and only released after being tapped and pressed several times after the car has been caused to come to a halt in traffic.available avenues of addressing this serious braking problem in the vehicle with ford motor company are exhausted.ford's standard policy requires the dealer's service facility to replicate the problem.the problem in this case is intermittent and dealer cannot replicate it.fordrefuses to be involved or to discuss the problem beyond the clerical area that answers at customer relationship center.i purchased the above vehicle new from borgman ford in grandville, michigan in 1998.i currently reside in birmingham, michigan.the vehicle was taken to huntington ford in rochester hills on two occasions.in the first instance i paid to have the rear brake pads replaced and also a fee to have the car inspected for the lockup problem.the problem could not be replicated and no source was identified.after the latest incident huntington provided a "loaner" vehicle for two or three days, but was again unable to replicate or identify the source of the problem. Internal ford procedures block efforts to bring the situation to the attention of a higher level of ford management.i have contacted ford through their customer relationship center, 800-392-3673--a higher level of authority is not available by calling this number.my father also called ford's headquarters, 313-322-3000, and asked for ceo jacques nasser.he was connected to mr. Colin richard, executive contact manager, again no higher level of management is reachable.richard refused to send a written statement confirming ford's policy and their refusal to respond.my car was returned to me with this serious braking problem unresolved.thank you for your assistance.sincerely, daniel j. Osterhart
The braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
Abs did not work in snow. Dealer said wire harness had moisture in it. Have to replace harness. Cost: $3000+
The brake pressure control reducing valves failed prior to recall notice 00v-075.nlm
When consume r steppedonbrake pedal to reduce speed or to stopvehicle, he could hear noise coming from the brakes,like they were falling apart.
When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed.front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists.provide further information.
When applying brakes a heavy vibration will occur. Also brakes will squeak.3 set of brakes rotors have been replaced.
The abs warning light comes on when starting the vehicle and it stays on. Also the emergency brake light comes on. Dealer says something in the hydraulic brake system needs to be replaced.
When appylingabs brakes system failed. This wascaused by amalfunction withinblower switch andwiring harness.when brakes are released the lights and the blower motor worked normal.the dealer indicated that water intrusion caused wire damage requiring complete wire harness.the consumer had to skip the repair due to a very high cost of repair.
Brake failure.on a 1998 ford contour svt (~118,440 miles), the bolt attaching the rear brake caliper resulted in a single point failure to the braking system.while driving north on us 301, just south of laplata, md, i heard a pop and the car felt as if i had run over something, but nothing apeared in the road (from the mirrors).later when slowing while approaching aa traffic signal, i had no brakes.thankfully i was on a slight incline and able to gear down and use what little brakes remained to stop the car and crawl it to a parking lot.after having the car towed in, my mechanic told me that one bolt attaching one of the rear calipers had sheared off causing the loss of braking power on the car.the car did not lose any brake fluid during all of this.
When takingfoot off the accelerator pedalvehicle continues to travel at the same speed for 5, 10, ormaybe 15 seconds before slowng down. This increases the stopping time for braking. This vehicle to do this. Please provide further information.
Engine check light remained illuminated on dash,and brake fluid was leaking. Dealer has replaced rear brake pressure control valve. The consumer stated that the breaks were fine now since replacing the defective brake valve. The blower motor had no 3rd speed due to blower motor switch failure.it was replaced by the dealer. The vehicle takes fuel very slow due to fuel pipe flapper valve failure.
There is a vibration whenbrakes are applied before making a full stop.this occurs at any given speed.the vehicle's vibration becomes scarey when applying brakes at higher speeds.
While driving about any speed would step onbrakes pedal to stop or to slow down, butbrakes would not operate as before and pull toside.the dealer replaced wheels but the vehicle makes loud noise also.
Was drivingand applied tbrakes, andbrakes locked up. Vehicle slid into a ditch. This causedfront end to be damaged. Vehicle was drivable. An independent mechanic checked vehicle and indicated thatbrake padswere the problem.
After recall was completed problem reccurred and caused damage to other parts of vehicle.
1) a/c blower shut off and upon investigation a 60 amp fuse broke under the fuse box in the front of the car under the engine hood were damaged.and further inspection showed several open wirescoming from the battery and one comming from the fuse box which is believed to have caused the fuse to break.2) notified by 2 different auto-electrical repair shops they had seen simular damage and informed me off the costs of a replacement wiring harness and labor which ranged from $3800 - $4400.checking other various web sites showed a lot more people with the same problems which ranged from fires to having to drive with broken fuses or having to pay high amounts to replace it.3) doing preventative maintentence by cleaning area and spraying a high base in the area to prevent further damage caused by exposed wires to the elements on a weekly bases till i can afford such a large repair and not replacing a fuse which controls my blower and abs.
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs. *mjs
The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise.nlm
The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise.nlm
Brakes failed and made noise while in use.yh
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and a crash.also an humming noise in the engine, affecting the way vehicle drives.please provide further information.
Consumer states that vehicle will vibrate when brakes are applied, dealer stated rotors were warped, however vibration continues.
I bought the car with 10500 mls.it now has 16600 mls.when it had 14435mls to 16600 mls i had to add brake fluid twice.
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs. *mjs
Brakes experiencing a loud noise when braking. Dealer has been notified in result of this vehicle was in accident.
Had vehicle taken in for normal pmi (preventive maintenance inspection) servicing and during inspection-- the rear pcrv (pressure conscious reducing valves were found to be corroded and leaking. This vehicle is operated in wi (salt is used on roadways up here). There is a recall out for this item,but it covers non-abs vehicles only.......my vehicle has the abs system. It looks like the recall wasn't expanded far enough.....problems are still out there!!!!!the technician that did the repair on the car said that he had done that specific recall on other vehicles multiple times, and stated that the replaced pcrvs on my car were the *old style* valves..... That is why he was concerned and recommended i replace the pcrvs asap---which was done that day.there was no accident/injury/fatality involved in this incident obviously.but there could have been.the related recall information that i'm referring to is as follows: nhtsacampaign id:00v075000.
Consumer has recieved yet another recall and is fed up because he had had too many things go wrong with this vehicle.nlm
Consumer is very unhappy about the number (7) of recalls this vehicle has had including a recent brake recall.nlm
Consumer called on feb 2, 2000 to see if parts were in, and they were not in.
Front brakes failed.
Brakes rub when applying.*et
The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes.also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.
Brakes make noise continually due to design. Mjs
Recieved seven recall on my vehicle, brake recall
Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning water pump shut down, andtransmission vibrated when applying brakes. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
The pcrv in the rear brakes may have failed per recall notice 00v-075 prior to recall notice causing consumer to loose control of the vehicle, the vehicle became airborn, jumped a ditch and landed on front bumper.no delpoyment of air bag occured during accident.nlm
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
When applying brakes vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has seenvehicle 3 times, and there was no solution.
When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates and the vehicle cuts off without giving any prior warning.also,when applyingbrakes they are hard and foot goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle in for repairsthree times, and the dealer had to replaced the air bag due to the fact that thiere wasn't any air in the air bag.
Consumerhad just put on new brakes.but,2 days earlier brakesfailedwhile wife was driving,resulting ina head-on collision.driver and passenger of other vehicle were injured. Consumer states a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of them and when the brakes were applied the vehicle pulled to the left and hit another vehicle head on.
Consumer states a noise can be heard when the wheels are turned left or right, wheels were replaced once by the dealer, when driving, sometimes vehicle will shake very bad.vehicle has bad brakes.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise every time the vehicle brakes and a vibration in steering wheel occurs. Also ther e is extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Been to dealer 4 times.dealer replaced brake pad andshoe assembly and disc brakestwice.problem is reoccurring.please provide further information.
Brakes failed.
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively. Dealer has replaced the front brake rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details.
When applyingbrake pedal to make a gradual stop front brakes grind. Vehicle was taken intorepair shop, weremechanic stated that front brake pads were too soft, and rotors have wornout.please give any further details.
Rear disc brakes dragging.the rear brake pads remain in contact with the rotors even when the parking brake and service brake are released.symptoms rear wheels will not turn freely, rear rotors appear scored from continuous pad-contact, exceptionally poor fuel economy (17-18 mpg highway vs. 29 mpg epa/doe rating).dealer and ford motor company refuse to admit existence of a problem although the rear brakes clearly fail the diagnostic 'pinpoint tests' specifield in ford's 1998 contour/mystique workshop manual.the cause of problem has not been diagnosed, but it may be related to technical service bulletins tsb 97-5-2 and/or tsb 96-25-6.
Vehicle was parked. Inmiddle ofnight consumer heard a loud noise. Next morning he started vehicle, put it in gear ,but vehicle did not move forward or reverse. Consumer then noticed that wheel well on left front was laying on toptire, vehicle still at dealer, coil spring broke or strut. Consumer also had front brake pads replaced,
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
While driving at 25 mph noticed smoke coming from the brakes. When applying the brakes there is a grinding noise. Also, frontbrake discrotors and pads have been replaced.
Brakes make grinding sound when coming to a stop.dealer has tried to correct problem on three occasions with only a temporary solution.front pads have been replaced, rotors have been resurfaced, and after 1500 miles, the grinding reappears.dealer says brake dust is the cause and cannot be repaired.i asked what happened during the first 18000 miles that is different from now ?problem still exists and dealer claims that they have to make three calls to their technical assistance before ford will intervene.
This vehicle as been under dealer service since new, the front disc are completely worn and the rotors are damaged at 24000 miles, the first service for brakes are at 30000 miles. The dealer and ford refuses to warranty the brakes after 12000 miles. The brakes should last at least 40000 miles before service.
Brake failure.on a 1998 ford contour svt (~118,440 miles), the bolt attaching the rear brake caliper resulted in a single point failure to the braking system.while driving north on us 301, just south of laplata, md, i heard a pop and the car felt as if i had run over something, but nothing apeared in the road (from the mirrors).later when slowing while approaching aa traffic signal, i had no brakes.thankfully i was on a slight incline and able to gear down and use what little brakes remained to stop the car and crawl it to a parking lot.after having the car towed in, my mechanic told me that one bolt attaching one of the rear calipers had sheared off causing the loss of braking power on the car.the car did not lose any brake fluid during all of this.
Was drivingand applied tbrakes, andbrakes locked up. Vehicle slid into a ditch. This causedfront end to be damaged. Vehicle was drivable. An independent mechanic checked vehicle and indicated thatbrake padswere the problem.
Dt:vehicle started making loud noises and the brakes failed. Caller was driving on a highway and had to pull off theroad. Caller said brakes did not work very wellwhen she tried to get the car home. Dealer said the front left rotor broke ,and rearwheel bearing woreout . Manufacturer will not offer any help.
Have had 5 recalls since buying the car.also, have had to have the water pump changed.the problem is trying to get the recalls done.i had taken the car in previously only to be told they didn't have the parts and had to reschedule.the last two recalls i stressed the importance of getting these done when schedule.the air bag and the brakes were the last two.i scheduled them finally in april this year.on saturday afternoon i went to pick up my car only to be told they did not have the parts.i expressed again how hard it was for me to come in because i work 5-6 days a week.again i rescheduled for july.i called and made an appointment verified the parts were there.i brought the car in.again late saturday afternoon went to pick up the car only to be told again they did not have parts.it seems to be these recalls are not that important.i also asked why my brakes scrubbed when i stopped, they comment was we couldn't get it too.my point is it i do not believe the ford place cares one way or the other what happens to me or my car.
When the brakes are applied they grind, causing the vehicle to vibrate.the dealer hasreplaced the brake rotors.
Rotors have warped, and consumer had them replaced several thousand miles later.new rotors also warped. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.the origional rotors warped due to excessive heat build up and was replaced, but the problem occurred again.
Front brake rotors had to be replaced. Not covered by warranty. Problem siince purchase.
Front rotors failed.nlm
Front rotors failed.nlm
When applying brakes a heavy vibration will occur. Also brakes will squeak.3 set of brakes rotors have been replaced.
This is the third time since i bought the car that the rotors had warped, it causes the sterring wheel to vibrate voilently on the freeway. I have freind that have the same problem with the same car.
Consumer heard a squeaking and grinding noise coming frombrakes. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said rotors needed to be changed, and 60% braking power was left on rear. Consumer had brakes changed at 26,212 miles, and at another 25,00 miles they need to be changed again.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Front rotors failed.nlm
Ongoing problem with brakerotors continuing to warp. Needed replacement every 5000-10000 miles. Thisproblem causes vehicle to virbrate when brakes are applied. Dealer notified. Please provide further details.
Rear brakes were assembled backwards causing brakes to partially fail at higher speeds, dealer was notified.
Dealer has no repair parts for recall #00v075000 concerning rear brakes, theymay lockup. This is just one of several recalls that have been made on this vehicle..et.
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. My 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light.these issues, amongst a list of other major failures has occurred in the last 2.5 years of ownership of this lemon ( complete a/c system has been replaced, complete fuel system has been replaced, window motor has been replaced, etc.).neither the ford manufacturer or dealerships have responded, agreed or offered any investigation, correction, compensation or assistance in response to these previously written and verbal matters, and legal action will commence.the issues listed in this table are only the recent (last 3 months), and do not include the montage of problems in the last 2 years, some of which are mentioned in the comments section.
1998 ford contour.consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion.the consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion.
Bracket that holdsbrake line into the rear part of the engine melted off or broke, causing no braking ability, which almost caused a crash.currently will take to the dealer.please provide further information.
Master cylinder failed at 38000 and 53000 miles and is supposed to last at least 80000 miles.
Steering uneven and seems to give when turning.nlm
On several occasions, when turning, the steering wheel started to shimmy, and makes a yawning sound, possibly related to the steering and or suspension failure. *et
Vehicle experienced complete engine wiring harness failure at 74000 miles.*ph *mr
When traveling at any speed and upon hitting water in the road surfacesteering wheel lock up and freeze, causing poor steering control.also, having problems withvehicle stallingwhen traveling at any speed. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
My 1998 ford contour 4-door sedan recently experienced a devastating failure.while my daughter was driving through a parking lot at low speed, a sub-frame assembly under the dash fell down on her feet.the assembly is held in place with two bolts which had come loose.as a result of this, the steering linkage was allowed to disconnect, permitting the steering wheel to spin freely.had this happened on the highway she would have completely loss control, and because the frame fell on her feet, she probably couldn't have applied the brake.no steering and no brake!i think this is a potentially fatal design defect.of course, the dealer and ford apologized but refused to correct the problem because the car is out of warranty.
Possible steering failure resulted in an accident/injury to several people.
The steering wheel became stuck in one direction. Consumer had to use excessive force to get steering back to the center.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 40 mph on a wet road, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil springs were damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred every time the road was wet. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Steering uneven and seems to give when turning.nlm
Steering uneven and seems to give when turning.nlm
The temperature gauge in the instrument panel continually reads above the red zone.the car has been checked and is not overheating.there has been a technical report filed on this and it is a known problem.this could be dangerous if the vehicle was to overheat because the driver would not be able to know.
Steering wheel would not release fromlocked position.vehicle had to be towed to a dealership to be inspected.
Vehicle occasionally stalls causing steering wheel to lock.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
The anti theft alarm system doesn't start.yh
Vehicle does not respond to the remote key entry and does not start.owner believes a defect exists in the factory installed alarm system.
Alarm system malfunctions at times causing the vehicle not to start.nlm
Consumer received recall letter, contacted dealer. No parts available to correct the problem.recall number 98v233000.dec.15,1998 at 8;00 am the service was done..et.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph onhighway andvehicleveered intoleft to avoid debris instreet.consumer lost control of vehicle , steering was uncontrolable,and thenvehicle straightened out onits own. Dealership was aware ofproblem.dealer replaced belt and took vehicle for a test drive and could not duplicate problem.
Drove through puddle, lost power steering assist.
Whenever the automobileis driven through a puddle of water or upon prolonged driving on a wet road, the power steering locks up.when this occurs, the power steering remains locked for several seconds up to overone minute before returning to normal.these conditions also cause the "battery" light to illuminate.i returned the vehicle to the dealer in approximately june 1998, but their fix action "replacing a headlight wiring assembly" did not appear to address the problem and theproblem reoccurred immediately the next time that the autombile was driven on a rainy day.upon returning the automobile a second tme, i was informed by both a service technician and a service manager that this is a problem that the ford company is aware of but is making no attempt to inform the automobile owners until they actually experience the problem.
When driving slowly through a puddle the car can experience a sudden, temporary loss of power steering. This results in difficulty controlling the car.
Power steering failed while driving through deep puddle.cause determined to be water splashing on belt and pulley, causing slippage and temporary loss of power steering.dealer offered to install revised splash guard (tsb) under warranty.
While driving on i75 around atlanta, car steering failed making car feel like it was hydroplaning but it wasn't. Road conditions were wet with light drizzle. Car veered to left and hit concrete median. Bumper was left hanging by a thread. Car wasn't safe to drive and had towed to body shop. Feel this is related to similar incidents where the contour steering failed after water hits the belts & pulleys.
While exiting highway, steering wheel got really hard to turn, consumer almost had an accident. Consumer pulled vehicle to side of road and noticed power steering fluid pouring out of vehicle.
While exitinghighwaysteering wheel was so tough to turn that consumer almost had a collision.consumer pulled over, and noticed power steering fluid was pouring out ofvehicle.please provide any further information.
Power steering unit makes a loud noise ifbrake pedal is depressed on ice and snow.a noise can be heard once the car is started.power steering fluid has been changed, but that did not remedy the problem. Please provide further details.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph onhighway andvehicleveered intoleft to avoid debris instreet.consumer lost control of vehicle , steering was uncontrolable,and thenvehicle straightened out onits own. Dealership was aware ofproblem.dealer replaced belt and took vehicle for a test drive and could not duplicate problem.
Consumer states that the power steering pump failed.
My family and i were making a right turn from the parking lot of a movie theater to a moderately busy street.after i completed the turn, i heard a loud "bang", and my car suddenly swerved to the right, and i couldn't stop.i could not go forward, or back around.thinking that it was caused by a blown tired, i got out; it was not. When i had it towed to my mechanic, he said that one of the steering rods on the front, right passenger wheel had broken.he replaced both the right and the left steering rods.
Left outer tie rod failed. Mjs
Left outer tie rod failed. Mjs
Left outer tie rod failed. Mjs
While exiting highway, steering wheel got really hard to turn, consumer almost had an accident. Consumer pulled vehicle to side of road and noticed power steering fluid pouring out of vehicle.
Rack and pinion steering failure. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Rack and pinion steeringmalfunctioned,had no steering/ control of vehicle.
Rack and pinion steering unit started to leak some fluid. Steering wheel would make alot of noise when trying to make turns. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.he rack and pinion unit was replaced with a rebuit unit, the automatic transmission has begun to have problems.*nlm
Dt:while driving and without prior warning the consumer could not make a right turn. Took vehicle to the repair shop, and they said the rack and pinion steering rack broke, and needed to be replaced. Also,did a power steering flush.
Automatic transmission slipped badly nearly causing accident as car behind me did not anticipate my car not being able to accelarate as i turned onto a busy road.second time tranmisson has failed in the vehicle - first at approx 25000 miles.leaking trans fluid also damge seals to power steering "rack"causing seals to fail competely in less than 300 miles.
My1998 contour is at 128,225 miles. The problems that i have experienced with the car are the following: -the headlights go out of aim and moisture collects in the headlamp and when the moisture dries it leaves a film on the inside of the lens. The brightness of the headlights is terrible. I can barely see at night even when it is a clear night. I have had several near misses. I almost hit a man on a bicycle the other night. He had reflectors on his bike but i didn't see him till i was right up behind him. I haven't had this fixed because i can't afford to pay two four hundred dollars for a new pair of headlamps. I have been actually looking in salvage yards.-another thing is the transmission. It shifts out hard between first and second gears. Now it jerks when i go up hills or when i let off of the gas pedal. I figure if i take it to the ford dealership they will tell me that i have to replace it. -the next thing is the drivers seat. The seat track itself has rust on some of the parts. The driver seat is the only one with the rust problem. When you sit in the seat it rocks side to side (from door to center console). This scares me because i read someone else's complaint and he said he was hit from behind and the seat and the track itself broke on him.
Design of the structure causing excessive wind noise. Mjs
While driving through a puddle and turning a corner, water was sprayed into the engine compartment and disabled the power steering.luckily there was no one at the corner or i would have hit them, with the sudden loss of steering.ford has a tsb, but this is a life-safety issue.
The dealership had installed an aftermarket rear spoiler on the vehicle without disclosing this information. After having problems with the third brake light in the spoiler in learned it was not a factory part. The dealership stated to me that it was factory. I was not able to get the part replaced until i called ford directly and threatened to sue the dealership for fraud.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
My dash on my 98 contour has been warping / curling , even while itkept in my garage , in a cool climate . Also my rear bumper is sagging for no apparent reason .
The interior dome light & cover fell downwhile vehicle was parked.front passenger side doornever fitted properly.
Consumer experiencing noise at driver and passenger side doors. Nlm
Drivers side door window crank shaft (manual window) snapped off clean inside regulator leaving window utterly inoperable. This happened during normal operation of window during normal operating conditions and warm weather. Dealer claimed "it happens a lot". Very dangerous if vehicle was in a fire, accident, submerged in water etc.
Door locking mechanism shorts out causing the doors to lock when exiting the vehicle with the motor running.
There is a short within the electrical system,causing the horn, brinker's andbrake light's not to work.also,all the rubber has fallen off the door panel, and the driver's side shoulder belt doesn't retract.
Door locking mechanism shorts out causing the doors to lock when exiting the vehicle with the motor running.
Seal on the rear passenger door came completely off.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
Front passenger door off hinges.
When driving at night there isn't any light in the inside for the consumer to be able to use the sun roof, and the consumer states that is a safety defect.
Consumer states that there is a water leak in the trunk, this has caused the trunk floor to rust.
Subframe out of alignment causing vehicle to pull right while driving. Nlm
The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6/17/2003 for recall# 01v255000 subject: front coil spring corrosion.on 7/8/2003 the vehicle hit a pothole. The shield that was installed due to the recall went down onto the front passenger side tire.the dealer was contacted but refused to make any repairs.*ph
While driving at 60 mph carjerks and vibrates.
Engine chcek light is on, and there is some type of grinding noise coming from the vehicle.
While driving there was a loud boom and the front left tire was rubbing. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership, who indicated that the right front coil spring broke. The spring was replaced.however,within 6,000 miles the failure recurred, the left front spring broke. The dealership was unable to replace the spring because the manufacturer discontinued manufacturing the part. The steering knuckle was removed and replaced due to the wheel bearing race spinning in the knuckles which caused abnormal wear of the knuckle.the knuckle and the bearing were replaced. *sc
Consumer states a noise can be heard when the wheels are turned left or right, wheels were replaced once by the dealer, when driving, sometimes vehicle will shake very bad.vehicle has bad brakes.
Soon after purchasingvehicle it started to have problems withengine.also,vehicle was shaking whenever going above 50 mph.
Vehicle pulls to the left & the air conditioning unit has a musk smell.
While drivingdown the highway the clicking starts at a speed of 55mph.the clicking is a constant noise and continues to get worse.dealer was notified and statedthat the warranty was up.
Leftstrut spring broke, then 30 days laterright one broke.
On several occasions, when turning, the steering wheel started to shimmy, and makes a yawning sound, possibly related to the steering and or suspension failure. *et
Front end will not stay aligned it has been realigned 3 times 3/28/00 last time, and the front drivers side tire has been replaced 5 times, it is already showing wear, and its only been 1200 since it was realigned. We have not had the car 1 full year.
When driving at any speed there is a knocking and clucking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, headlights are working intermittently.
The vehicle vibrates when driving about 60mph ,on the front end. Dealer has seen four times. Problem still exist. Mjs
The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes.also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.
This vehicle has been a "lemon" since purchased new in august, 1997 from sam galloway ford in fort myers, florida.from the beginning, the car drove "rough"not smooth. The vehicle constantly was vibrating, and simply got worse over time. The vibrations would occur at speeds as low as about 40 miles per hour, increasing the faster you drove. You could actually feel and see your body shake. The ride was the total opposite of a smooth one. Rough and bumpy, even on smooth, florida roads. The vehicle felt like you were "pushing" or "forcing" it to drive. The gear shift has always been difficult to manuver, generally sticking while trying to change gears. A couple of times, this nearly caused an accident, due to the inability to change gears. When reported to ford, the only response that that "per the manual, the transmission needed some type of overhaul, at a cost of about $500.also, several times, there was smoke and a burning rubber type smell emitting from the air vents. This was brought into ford several times, and not fixed. The final time, the entire car filled with smoke--i called the service manager, marlon hanson, from the vehicle on my cell phone, because i was scared that the car may burst into flames. His remarks made it sound like "no big deal"just bring in the car. Meanwhile, i had to pull over, i was so scared, not knowing if the vehicle was going to start on fire or even blow up. This vehicle was brought in twice more for this repair, and finally appears to be fixed. We were told that it was some wiring that was burning, or starting on fire. Our only compensation for that was a free rental car, after i pressured the service manager.the cassette portion of the radio broke early on. Never addressed that issue with dealer or ford. Steering column is increasingly difficult to manuever-very hard to turn. Airbag warning light intermittendly comes on, at any speed. Tires have been replaced, but newer tire keeps deflating--per tbs, coil spring problem?*a
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
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I own a 1998 ford contour, vin #[xxx].about a month and a half ago, i was preparing to travel onto interstate 79 to go from meadville to erie, pennsylvania.less than a mile from my home on harmonsburg road, i heard a "pop" and my vehicle felt like it had a flat tire.i traveled about another quarter of a mile to a gas station and checked the tire.it appeared to be okay.as the vehicle was becoming hard to steer, i decided to return home.i put on my flashers and traveled at 25 mph back to my home, a straight one mile drive from the gas station.when i turned left into my driveway, i heard a grinding sound and my vehicle would no longer steer.as soon as i was off the road, i turned off the engine.the tire was flat, and the car leaned to the right-front.at a very low speed, the car seriously tipped toward the ground on the right front side.at a faster speed, it could easily have flipped several times.i was very shaken by this incident, and i have been uncomfortable driving this car since this first incident.my husband attempted to change the tire and found that the suspension coil spring had snapped and embedded itself into the tire.we called the aaa to have the car towed to lake view ford in conneaut lake.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I noticed i had a flat tire. I took it off went to have it repaired,they told me it could not be repaired because the side wall had been puntured.i then had to replace the tire only to find out the new tire would not work, there was a loud clanking sound when you tried to move the car. I then put the spare (pony) on and tried to move the car the tire got hot and smoked.so we tried to take it back to the company we bought the tire from,in the process we had a blow out and had to have the car towed in. Only to find out that the spring had broken ,punctured the tire on th inside sidewalland wrapped around the strutt and bent it..because of your defective springs.. We are forced to buy not only a new tire but a set of springs and new strutts. It is my understanding that ford products are known for this. That it happens on a daily basis. This is going to cost me five hundred and twenty five dollars at the very least.....why has the're been no recall on these springs????? this could have been a verydisastrous situation had it happen as we were going down the interstate. I feel that some type of compensation is in order....my car is a ford contour a 1998 with only roughly 50,000 miles on it. The service work is being done by sears auto center because that is where we purchased the new tire. Your prompt response and solution to this problem would encourage my continued faith in ford products, which has been somewhat shaken. Respectfully your,rachel g miller.
Macpherson strut andtrans axle broke within 45000 miles.please provide further information.
Tires have flat spots.consumer can hear the difference. When driving on slippery roadsvehicle will slide and could cause an accident.dealer saidtireswere out of line. Then, dealer said the struts were bad.
Coil spring broke pucturing new $ 50.00 tire. While parked. Is right spring a concern? is ford responsible for defect?
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for regularly scheduled maintenance.the mechanic stated that the front passenger side coil spring failed.in 2001, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs).the dealer inspected the vehicle at that time and stated that no repair was needed.however, now that the failure has occurred, the manufacturer stated that the recall was no longer valid.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 81,000.updated 01/09/08. *ljthe consumer stated the coils springs have been replaced twice in this vehicle. The dealer stated replaced headlight switch and cable in engine. Updated 12/12/07updated 06/04/08. *lj
Vehicle was parked. Inmiddle ofnight consumer heard a loud noise. Next morning he started vehicle, put it in gear ,but vehicle did not move forward or reverse. Consumer then noticed that wheel well on left front was laying on toptire, vehicle still at dealer, coil spring broke or strut. Consumer also had front brake pads replaced,
Consumer heard a knocking sound from front right of vehicle,had it inspected, and was told that right front coil spring was broken.
The suspension spring under the passenger wheel well broke causing noise.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that he parked his vehicle overnight and the next morning his front left spring had snapped in half. The contact stated that his tire was punctured as well. He contacted the dealer and they were unable to do anything for him. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.
Partswere not availableto performrecall 01i013000 repairs for the coil springs.
A coil on the driver's side broke and blew the tire, spare was install and blew also due to coil.
Complaint of poor service from advantage bohn ford. *mr the coils spring(s) had broken. *scc
Front coil spring broke as backing out of a driveway; tire was punctured.
Ford countour coil springs failed in parking lot after being driven on the expressway at 70 mph...the body fell onto both tires shredding them at 3 mph...if this would have happened at xway speeds i wouldn`t be here today.ford disavows any problems with the coil assemblies but my independent repair station mechanic told me of many contours with same problems...it also took ford motor over a week to get the part in stock...for an area the size of greater detroit that in itself is awful suspicious...please help other people before something like this kills some innocent person...i am not a teen as i am 53 and certainly not a hot rodder .
Dealer was inspectingvehicle and discovered thatfront coil springs were broken.consumer states broken spring has extensive rust on both surfaces of break.
A coil on the driver's side broke and blew the tire, spare was install and blew also due to coil.
While driving 10 mph front coil spring punctured the front driver's tire. The consumer managed to pull over, and had the tire changed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
On 5/3/2002 the vehicle went to the dealer to haverecall01i013000 repairs done on front coil springs. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6/7/2003 because the front coil punctured the front right tire which caused it to flatten.
Right front spring broke while car was in driveway, not moving.damaged sway bar link and tire.
The vehicle rode roughly due to defective coil springs.*nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving 25mph the front coil spring on the passenger side of the vehicle broke and disabled the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. She states that she contacted ford motor company, where they stated that her vehicle vin number is not included.the total cost on repairs was $950.00.the nhtsa campaign id number is: 01v255000. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage is 47,020.
Consumer states that the spring punched a hole in the tire..the front coil springs were replaced.
While traveling about 5mph on a side street vehicle hit a curb and rightcoil spring fell out and puncturedtire, causing a flat. Dealership is aware of problem.
Ford dealership failed to honor promise to refund cost of repairs that were covered by a recall. *ph (both right and left front coil springs)on two occasions, the springs failed and caused the vehicle to collapse destroying both front tires.on one of the occasions a strange noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle, smoke was smelled due to the friction as the right front tire suddenly jammed. *sc
Coil spring exploded while shifting into reverse. This causedright front tire to be sliced.front end seized up after vehcle collapsed to ground.
The contact stated that the left front spring broke and punctured the tire while the car was parked in the driveway. Car was towed to the dealer,who found recall notice and replaced left spring and left tire at no charge. Less than a year later the same thing happened to the right spring and tire. Car was again towed to dealer,who again replaced the spring and tire at no charge as this was a recall problem. Dealer could not understand why the right spring had broken because he claimed that the right spring had been automatically changed when the left one failed as part of the recall spring replacement instructions. That meant that the right spring failed after being on the car only 10 months. Car is a 1998 ford contour lx. Mileage 75,000. The car has performed fine other than this spring problem.
Left front coil spring fractured and punctured tire.
During routine inspection the consumer was informed that front driver coil springbroke.the problem was not repaired, and thecause of the problem was not determined.*sc
The front coil spring broke.the consumer was told that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable.the manufacturer stated that it could be mid august, 2004before the parts would be available, in the meantime, the consumer could not drive the vehicle. *sc
Consumer noticed flat tire. Called tow truck who found front left coil spring had broken and went through the tire. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.
As of today my car has 100250 miles.the problem is that i took my car to the mechanic for routine checkup and he found that the front and back coil spring are defective and must be replaced asap.i went to the web site (nhtsa) and i found that these cars don't have a safety recall however, it is deemed a safety replacement for the defective part at not cost to the owner.i need ford to contact me via e-mail or by mail to where i can take my car (a service center authorized near to my house) to repair my car at not charge.i use my car primarily as a family car and i need my car in good condition for the safety of my family.
Front coil spring broke and punctured front tire, car left road and had to be towed.
1998 ford contour front spring broke when entering the garage. *mr recall campaign#'s:01i013000 and01v255000.on another occasion the dealer found both back springs broken and replaced them on april 27, 2005. *sc
The right front coil spring broke into two pieces, causing difficult steering and a stong pull to the right.
I noticed i had a flat tire. I took it off went to have it repaired,they told me it could not be repaired because the side wall had been puntured.i then had to replace the tire only to find out the new tire would not work, there was a loud clanking sound when you tried to move the car. I then put the spare (pony) on and tried to move the car the tire got hot and smoked.so we tried to take it back to the company we bought the tire from,in the process we had a blow out and had to have the car towed in. Only to find out that the spring had broken ,punctured the tire on th inside sidewalland wrapped around the strutt and bent it..because of your defective springs.. We are forced to buy not only a new tire but a set of springs and new strutts. It is my understanding that ford products are known for this. That it happens on a daily basis. This is going to cost me five hundred and twenty five dollars at the very least.....why has the're been no recall on these springs????? this could have been a verydisastrous situation had it happen as we were going down the interstate. I feel that some type of compensation is in order....my car is a ford contour a 1998 with only roughly 50,000 miles on it. The service work is being done by sears auto center because that is where we purchased the new tire. Your prompt response and solution to this problem would encourage my continued faith in ford products, which has been somewhat shaken. Respectfully your,rachel g miller.
Front spring onleft side cracked, causing front end ofvehicle to drop.
Spring failed while sitting in a parking lot waiting for passenger.no off road or gravel road usage of car.
Right coil spring broke. Dealer notified, and repairs made at consumer's cost. "no recalls and out of its warranty".
Dt:the callerfound a recall on the front coil springs, but the manufacturer says it was an owner notification and not a recall. The caller has not had the failure yetthe vehicle was making a noise. The dealer said there was some corrosion on the coil n springs. Manufacturer said they could notreplace the coil springs until they fractured.
Front coil spring on my 1998 svt contour broke.apparently ford extended the warranty on the coil springs on the base contour but not on the svt contour which is apparently able to have the same problem.
While driving at 10 mphfront spring coil broke.provide further details.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the front driver's and passenger side coil springs came out of thespring catcher bracket while changing the tires.if a tire were there, it would have burst.the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000.the manufacturer was not willing to assist or assume any liability for the failure.the failure and current mileages were less than 127,000. Updated 07/28/09 updated 07/30/09.
The vehicle was taken in for inspection about a month ago and now thecoil spring hasbroken and damaged the brake line. The vehicle has been repaired. Ford has recalled some of this year model but not this vehicle because of the vin.customer is requesting reimbursement for replacement of the coil spring, brake hose and cv joint boot.
Left front coil spring snapped.this occurred two months after the right front coil spring snapped.vehicle is always driven on paved roads.
While traveling at various speeds vehicle was pulling to the right. When havingoil changed consumer was told that front spring coil was broken.
I shifted from park into reverse, there was 2 loud bangs and my wheels froze.the front passenger coil spring let go, slashing my tire on the inside around the wheel (brand new tire approximately 30 days old), the car froze.there is a recall on the 1997 contour front coil springs. I called ford and they made a report but refused to pay for the repairs to the car.not even 60 minutes prior to this event i was driving on i-95 at a speed of 65mph.if this happened while i was in transit the car would have froze causing me to spin out of control, possibly causing my death.i feel especially with a recall on the 1997 contour that this problem requires further investigation.
Dealer put a shield on front coil spring.since then everytime consumer hits a bump there is a lot of noise coming from that area.shield has been replaced twice, and noise is still present.
While driving 55 mph a popping noise was produced from the front driver's side tire. When driver looked out she didn't see anything so she continued to drive. Suddenlydriver noticed smoke coming from the tire. She pulled over. As a result the coil spring broke, puncturing the tire. No impact reported. Two weeks later the passenger's side coil springs failed, puncturing the second tire.
Recall 01 v 255 000/front coil spring corrosion: unable to get dealer; salconis ford; moon township, pa; phone# 412/269-2255 to honorrecall. Feel free to provide any further infoirmation concerning this matter.
I went in to get new tires put on and during the inspection the front coil springs are borken.the coil spring on the right is broken in two places.i looked for a warranty and there does exisit one for the contour but based on my vin it does not cover it.
Front right coil spring broke and tire was flattened.this is listed as an issue on the nhtsa web site and it indicates ford has experienced this problem with the 1998 ford contour and ford has extended the warranty for the front coil springs to 10 years/150,000 miles.however, when i spoke to ford and explained my situation, they said my car was not covered.my car was manufactured in kansas city and is registered in maryland.
Right front coilspring (broke) cut tire,bent right front stabilaizer
Nhtsa campaign # 011013000 - no problem so far - recall however limited to certain states - i do not live in one of these although i travel in them a great deal - therefore, i may experience problem without opportunity of preventative action- ford customer service informs me i am not eligible for "field service action" - please require extension of recall to all owners - thank you
Left side coil spring broke while driving at low speed. Dealer / manufacturer werenot notified at this time.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Left frontcoil spring brokethroough tire.vehicle had to be towed, and coil spring replaced.
Right front coil spring broke after 9,000 miles and after replacing left front coil spring.manufacturer notified.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
The left front coil spring snapped and pierced the drivers side tire locking it up--upon taking it to my mechanic, it was the third one in a week on a ford product, upon going to the dealership they groaned "another one" they had another contour in the shop with a similar problem--broken spring, don;t know if theirs punctured the tire or not--we were lucky, it happened right after my daughter pulled into the driveway and parked the car--had it happened on the open road there would have been a serious accident---is there a recall on this item--i have since found out that other ford products have had this problem and there was a shield installed to prevent the spring from making contact with the tire.
I wentto the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car.i told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when i brought my car in and they stated to me that if the vin # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And i stated that even though my vin didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my vin # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and i was told yes.well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and i can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that?i think that's very unfair to the customer.
After taking vehicle to the dealership twice for recall 01v230000 and 01v255000 repairs none of the two recalls were done properly. Name of the dealer is brad martin ford in youngstown oh 330-793-2444.
I own a 1998 ford contour covered by recalls 01s23-01m08 pertaining to front spring fracture and extending warranty to cover 10 years or 150,000 miles. The vehicle falls under the time and mileage requirements. I took the car to fred martin ford for noise in front end and they told me the problem was a broken spring. They failed to tell me that the parts were covered under the ford recall and instead told me the repair would cost me over $500.00. After waiting a week and being told there were no springs available for my model anywhere in the country, i started to investigate on my own and found out about the recall and also that there are over 460 vehicles waiting for these parts in the united states. I was told that it could be over a month before the springs are available. Apparently, there is a dispute between ford and its spring supplier. Ford customer assistance was no help and i am still waiting for the ford zone manager to get back to me. The dealership would not supply a loaner or rental vehicle while i am waiting for the parts. I have since pulled the vehicle out of fred martin ford, 4701 mahoning ave. Youngstown, ohio 44515, and taken it to another dealer. I feel that ford is not living up to the terms of recall 01s23-01m08 and not repairing my vehicle promptly and free of charge.
Right front coil spring broke while pulling from parking space; tire was punctured.
Casing around coil springs of recall 01i013000 does not allow vehicle to carry 15 inch tires which are recommend for vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.consumer stated the dealer finaaly agreed to adjust the shileds, however when he went to pick up vehicle, consumer discovered that new shields had been installed.
Recall 01v255000, while driving at any speed the consumer heard a rumbling sound coming from beneath the vehicle.upon inspection of the vehicleconsumer found that the front suspension springs broke.consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.he noticed that there was a fractured coil spring during a routine inspection.there is a safety recall for the suspension: front: springs: coil springs (nhtsa campaign #01i013000) however his vin was not included.the vehicle purchase date was unavailable.the current mileage was 125,000 and the failure mileage was 124,000.
Had the same problem as the recall on the front coil spring.
Left front coil spring broke, puncturing a tire that was only a year old, while car was parked.a recall had been done on vehicle just over a year ago to prevent this. Apparently it didn't work.had i been driving the vehicle i'm sure there would have been serious consequences.especially, had i been on the interstate as 50% of my driving is.i often have my grandchildren with me and it is quite frightening to think what could have happened.
Consumer received recalls 01i013000 & 01v255000 concerningfront coil spring failure.consumer learned that the coil spring on the right side broke. Vehicle was towed torepair shop and then to the dealer, who informed consumer that the coil spring was covered under the recalls, andneeded to order the part. Consumer was waiting forthe part to arrive.
While changing a tire consumer found that the coil springcracked. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who confirmed that the front coil spring was cracked. A recallwas issued for this make, model, and year.but, thisw vehicle wasnot included in the recall due to vin.
Front coil spring cracked prior to recall notice, the consumer was denied reimbursement for repairs, when the consumer requested that the recall repairs be made to the vehicle the request was denied.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact discovered that theright front tire was flat.in the process of fixingthe tire the contact realized that the right front coil spring detached and punctured the tire.the dealer was contacted regarding the coil spring.there was recall # 01i013000.however, this vehicle was not included.the current and failure mileage were 81,320.ak
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the front springs failed on the vehicle.while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that thedriver's side tire was flat.once the tire was removed it was evident that the front coil spring had punctured the tire.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 85,000.
The front springs broke, which caused the passenger tire to blow out.
Took the car in for an alignment and discovered the front coil spring was broken.didn't know about the special extended warranty on this particular part and paid for the repairs myself.ford admits there is a problem but won't reimburse me because work was done by a non-ford authorized repair shop after the letter notifying me of the extended warranty was sent out.even though the letter was sent out two years before the part actually failed.even if ford doesn't want to reimburse me for the labor done by the non-ford shop, they should at least reimburse me for the coil springs because they had to be ordered directly from ford!!
The front coil spring broke and punctured the front left tire, while the vehicle was parked. The mechanic indicated that the suspension system broke down and the rod in the system hit the tire and flattened it. ...the consumer heard of a recall on this part and requested reimbursement.
The consumer's husband suspected that one of the coil springswas broken.but when he took the vehicle to the mechanic, he was told that all fourcoil springs were broken.the consumerstated that her husband kept hearing a thumping noise while driving.shortly after, two tires needed to be replaced.recal#'s 01i013000 and01v255000. *sc
The sway bar was improperly installed causing vehicle to malfunction while driving over certain objects in the road.
Driver's seat base stabilizer bar is broken, cuasing seat to move side to side freely, and seat back is unstable.
Right front coilspring (broke) cut tire,bent right front stabilaizer
Front wheel bearings failed at about 40,000 miles.one side was completely failed, other side was in need of replacement.i noticed sudden grinding noise and checked for cause.had bearings replaced.could have been worse if i had not recognized the problem.no warning as to failure.wheel bearings should last more than 40,000 and should not fail suddenly.
Dt:vehicle started making loud noises and the brakes failed. Caller was driving on a highway and had to pull off theroad. Caller said brakes did not work very wellwhen she tried to get the car home. Dealer said the front left rotor broke ,and rearwheel bearing woreout . Manufacturer will not offer any help.
Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, i have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc.current cam timing job estimated at $1,000.i've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life.asked ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined."is there anything else i can do about this lemon??
Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, i have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc.current cam timing job estimated at $1,000.i've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life.asked ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined."is there anything else i can do about this lemon??
Right front wheel bearing locked up prematurely causing car to pull violently to the right. This could have caused and accident had there been a car to the right.i believe ford should have a recall due to others having wheel bearing problems prematurely.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently,vehcile will shut off inmiddle of intersection. Dealer replacedtransmission, and enginewas acting up.consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said.1 time for engine problems.consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration.front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle.blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling.left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle.starter failed and was replaced.engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act.rear struts replaced, noisy.
Consumerreceived a recall. Took vehicle to be serviced, mechanic stated vehicle had been serviced,.consumer disagreed and statedvehicle still hadsame problem. Took it to another dealer, and had vehicle serviced. Consumer had to pay for service.
Dt:the contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact complained about a rear coil spring problem. The contact statedwhile having the tires replacedthe mechanic informed her that the left rear coil spring broke.the mechanic recommended that both coil springs be replaced. A recall on the front coil spring was issued, but not on the rear.the dealership stated they could not offer any type of service under a recall, and that the contact would have to cover the cost of the repairs.the manufacturer confirmed this decision by the dealership.
As of today my car has 100250 miles.the problem is that i took my car to the mechanic for routine checkup and he found that the front and back coil spring are defective and must be replaced asap.i went to the web site (nhtsa) and i found that these cars don't have a safety recall however, it is deemed a safety replacement for the defective part at not cost to the owner.i need ford to contact me via e-mail or by mail to where i can take my car (a service center authorized near to my house) to repair my car at not charge.i use my car primarily as a family car and i need my car in good condition for the safety of my family.
1998 ford contour front spring broke when entering the garage. *mr recall campaign#'s:01i013000 and01v255000.on another occasion the dealer found both back springs broken and replaced them on april 27, 2005. *sc
Pe00-020; firestone firehawk gta, p20560r15, original equipment for ford contour 1998 with 14,300 miles .all 4 tires cracked fromtread all the way around the tire. Consumer was advised to go slow on roads, and avoid highways.
The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise.nlm
At 9,000 miles tires went flat and a bubble in one tire (general tires).
The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise.nlm
I purchased my car in june 98 and before leaving the lot the service department had to replace both of the rear tires due to defects.they could not determine the exact problem.therefore the tires were replaced.since then i have had to replace the front tires in feb 2000.this was due to the tread seperation and extensive wear.at the same time i was told that the front brakes were bad and that i needed new brakes and rotors.the tires and brake job cost 481.93.now i had 2 flat tires on the same tire within 3 weeks of each other and now the back brakes need replacing.i feel that these repairs are due to defective parts.i have already taken my car back to ford for at least 6 manufacturer recalls.i do not feel safe driving this car.the car sensor light has been replaced and replaced but it still comes on all the time.from my resaerch on this component this could cause the airbags to engage without cause.between the recalls, tire, and the brakes this seems to me to be a very unsafe vechile.i was thinking that the problems were normal but after having all these recalls and now the recall on some of firestone tires i thought that i should let someone know of the problems that i've had with my car.( dot number: tire size: p20560r15 )
Fusebox:bought car in july 1999, had to have three recalls fixed, one of them was on the air bag sensor, we went and had one of the recalls corrected, the next week we were scheduled to have the remaining two finish, on wednesday of that week the air conditioner stopped working while we were driving home from work, we had the mechanic check it that friday when they fixed the air bag sensor, the mechanic said the fuse box was broken and needed to be replaced, he replaced the fuse box (free of charge) and we went on our way, then on 8/14/2000 as we were again driving home from work on the expressway at about 55 the air conditioner died again, we read through the car manual and found the correct fuses to the blower motor and a/c, we changed those fuses, that didn't fix the problem, we then changed the relays, (which were very hard to get replacements for), that didn' t fix it either, finally we took it to a ford dealer and had them chack it, they said there was a fuse in the front (which the owners manual said should only be changed by an authorized ford mechanic) that had blown and when it did it fused the fuse to the connector and that the entire fuse box would have to be replaced, this time at a cost of over $400.00 tires: we have just had to replace two firestone firehawk gta p205/60r15 90t m+s tires because the tread was coming away from the sidewall at the seem, it was so bad there were small flaps of the tread that stuck straight out like someone had peel a banana.( dot number: tire size: p205/60r15 )
This is my second blow out in about a week.
Goodyear gt tire failed. Yh
The rear tires have been wearing out every 5,000 miles. 3 sets of rear tires have been changed within 15,000 miles.
Coil spring on the right front of car broke.replacement of the following was necessary:shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
Two front tires where put on at 27000 miles and they wore out.
This is my second blow out in about a week.
(3)of the four tires seperated where the tread meets the sidewall at 7000miles. Dealer will replace only two of the tires.
Bubbling of paint under clearcoat (driver's side front fender, passenger's side rear door)
My 1998 ford contour's paint is peeling and starting to rust on the roof.
Engine light and air bag light have illuminated oninstrument panel. Vehicle was serviced for campaign 99v243000 previously, consumer did not know date. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determinecause of problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Check engine light on.yh
The dash is distorted so that the defroster will not work properly.nlm
Car shuts off without warning,while in gear.
Recall no.#99s23, airbag sensor module: recall no.#01f22, heater blower resister:when the vehicle is running the air bag light stays on at all times. Also intermittently the heater will not work properly when the system is engaged. The heater will also blow out a foul odor similar to sulfur.there is a recall for this make, model and year vehicle but, the consumer's is not a part of the recall.
While under warranty the engine light came on. Had it replaced. While under warranty had the rear main seal replaced. Just three weeks after that repair the oil light came on. I checked the oil level and found that it was at the proper level.i took it to the dealer who said i needed a new engine. Now i have appealed to ford moter co. To replace the engine at their cost. It seems to me that the failure began under warranty but only manifested itself 3 weeks after the warranty period.
Engine check light came on.took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced fuel pump.please provide any further information.
Check engine light failed several times.
Engine check ligt comes on for no reason.has been looked at 5 times in the past year.i recently paid $526.00 because the ford repair shop said the sensor was bad. Engine checklight still comes on for no reason.need help in determining if there is a silet recall or any type of recall making this situation occur.
Takata recall i and other consumers have contacted ford regarding the 1998 ford contour and it's defective parts including the engine wireharness yet they are refusing to acknowledge nor accept responsibility for or correct the problem stating it's not under recall treating each person who has contacted them as if they are an island and this is a isolated eventmy water pump,flashers,brake lights,have been all affected by this also my check engine light is on making me unable to register my car and get updated tags please contact t me regarding this matter as i and other consumers need help with this .[xxx] via email also [xxx].vin invalidinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Unspecified.
Several problems with vehicle has resulted in consumer paying for most of the recall repairs.*mrthe vehicle experienced several mechanical problems.the vehicle also caught on fire once.*nlm
The consumer has been experiencing problems withengine.engine is very loud.the consumer also stated that while drivingengine checklight stays illuminated.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Engine check light remained illuminated on dash,and brake fluid was leaking. Dealer has replaced rear brake pressure control valve. The consumer stated that the breaks were fine now since replacing the defective brake valve. The blower motor had no 3rd speed due to blower motor switch failure.it was replaced by the dealer. The vehicle takes fuel very slow due to fuel pipe flapper valve failure.
Consumer is having scheduling problems in receiving recall repairs (99v-103) (99v-194). Mjs
My dash on my 98 contour has been warping / curling , even while itkept in my garage , in a cool climate . Also my rear bumper is sagging for no apparent reason .
Engine check light comes on and stays on.
The paint on the 1998 contor is cracking on the hood, roof and trunk of the vehical and is casing the paint to begin peeling. No safety defect.
Vehicle stalls out while driving.engine check light was fixed so consumer would see the warning sign.problem was intermittent, butcurrently an ongoing issue. Engine needs a vct solenoid replaced at the consumer's cost.
Engine chcek light is on, and there is some type of grinding noise coming from the vehicle.
Engine check light stayed on the dashboard constantly.vehicle will not move beyond 30 mph in first gear.then whenvehicle is in second gear it goes up to 70mph.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine check ligt comes on for no reason.has been looked at 5 times in the past year.i recently paid $526.00 because the ford repair shop said the sensor was bad. Engine checklight still comes on for no reason.need help in determining if there is a silet recall or any type of recall making this situation occur.
I know a lot of other owner of the same car encountered the exactly same vct problem (code p1381), and it cost thousands of dollars to be fixed.if anyone take time read the contour owner's problem forum located on the web (www.contour.org), he finds tons of complaints on the check engine light problem of this car.it's definitely outragous in the sense of statistics.engine check light of this car is way above the wildest imagine on the frequency that it could ever happed to any existing model of car.this is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed, at least in the sense of a national recall.cel, the biggest nightmare of ford contour! anyone who made this car should not be allowed to get away with it.
Check the engine light came on repeatdly after being fixed.yh
While driving vehicleoil light came on.engine stalled out. Noticed a reflection of flames on the ground. Lifted hood of vehicle & noticed the engine was on fire. Driver put flames out. The alternator was just replaced, twice, prior to fire. Was no warning.
My1998 contour is at 128,225 miles. The problems that i have experienced with the car are the following: -the headlights go out of aim and moisture collects in the headlamp and when the moisture dries it leaves a film on the inside of the lens. The brightness of the headlights is terrible. I can barely see at night even when it is a clear night. I have had several near misses. I almost hit a man on a bicycle the other night. He had reflectors on his bike but i didn't see him till i was right up behind him. I haven't had this fixed because i can't afford to pay two four hundred dollars for a new pair of headlamps. I have been actually looking in salvage yards.-another thing is the transmission. It shifts out hard between first and second gears. Now it jerks when i go up hills or when i let off of the gas pedal. I figure if i take it to the ford dealership they will tell me that i have to replace it. -the next thing is the drivers seat. The seat track itself has rust on some of the parts. The driver seat is the only one with the rust problem. When you sit in the seat it rocks side to side (from door to center console). This scares me because i read someone else's complaint and he said he was hit from behind and the seat and the track itself broke on him.
Water pumps failed.*et
When driving at 45 mph the engine check light comes on and off.consumer is also having problems with the driver's side window and the back window wouldn't roll down.the dealer had to replace the relay part of the window.
While drivingengine light came on and transmission slipped when changing gears which was caused by transmission failure.
Engine check light would lficker on and off but now stays on while driving. Have had it checked out no one can find the problem. Air bag light flashes on and off while driving mostly when you apply brake. Heater fan stoped working replaced it wasn't the problem, the pigtail connecting to a regulator box had shorted out and melted. Ford place said the whole pigtail wiring had to be replaced cost about $400.00 to replace didn't have it done.
While driving vehicles accelerator cable broke causing the pedal to go to the floor resulting in loss of speed and acceleration. Dealer notified. Ts *nlm
Driving down the road at approx 30mph smelled a burning odor.pulled vehicle over. The wire to the speed control burned off, causing smoke to fill in the vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Upon pushing in the clutch, vehicle will intermintently maintain rpm or gain rpm until vehicle comes to a complete stop or until it decides to fall back down.driving conditions do not affect the problem, but vehicle does not maintain an rpm over 5000.vehicle will also maintain current speed without pressing the gas for a prolonged period of time causing the driver to take it out of gear to stop while car maintains an rpm over 3000.consulted svt service manager who stated problem was characteristic of vehicle.manager owns same vehicle and has same problem, and states many customers have same problem as well.he has found no fix for vehicle despite many attempts.
Sudden acceleration resulting in collision.
Problems with recall repair work on the shift ignition (99s19) 99v-194. Mjs
Vehicle experiencedsudden acceleration while traveling on the highway. At approx. 50or more mph when vehicle got out of control and hit a guardrail before stopping; also cruise control was not engaged at that time. Dealer notifed. Can nhtsa help or provide additional information on this matter.
Airbag light ison/ horn, and cruise control are not working.consuemr stated thiswas same problem asstated inrecall 99 v 243 000. Consumerwasscared that airbag may deploy in face.
The inner core wire of the accelerator cable experiencing failure, prior to recall notice (99v194000).
Consumerwas traveling about 60mph onhighway and vehicle hestitated.throttle would roar up high. Without prior warning, and thenvehicle would stall out.both dealershipswere aware ofproblem.
Consumer is having scheduling problems in receiving recall repairs (99v-103) (99v-194). Mjs
Recall repair delayed due to scheduling problems with dealership(99v-194). Mjs
Cruise control not attached to throttle resulting in sudden acceleration and loss of control.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon.nlm
When traveling 31 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collsion in whichneither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed upon impact.consumer has contacted the dealer,vehicle was totaled .vehicle accelerated on its own, lost control, hit an embankment head-on
Owner can not obtain recall repairs due to lack of parts. (99v-194)*et
Consumer sped up to pass another vehicle, andwhen slowing downvehicle started to vibrate.also, vehicle was racing up to 2000 rpm/, stalling, and making a rumbling sound.dealer statedoxygensensor had gone bad. It controls amount of air and gas mixture.
On 7/25/99, the car accelerated mysteriosly while i was driving on i-75 causing loss of control and accident.later, notification of throttle cable recall was recieved.also, check engine light showed problem with oxygen sensor.there was major damage over $5,000 to the car.the air bags failed to deploy and passenger shoulder harness failed to lock.
Owner received recall notice #99v194000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle on appointed date. Mechanic repaired headlight switch. Failed to repair the throttle cable due to lack of parts & too many customers. Would need to reorder more parts & would notify owner, who is still waiting.(99s14 repaired) (99s19 waiting for parts).
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while it was in park, hitting a burger king resulting in injury.
While accelerating to get oninterstate, accelerator stuck, andcar accelerated to a highrate of speed. Putting the car in neutral/turning off the ignition, and pressing onbrakes slowed vehicle down.vehicle was towed to the dealership. Please provide any further details.
The contact owns a 1998 ford contour.the contact stated that the engine is not returning to idle.the accelerator pedal sticks and, when it is released, the engine continues to idle at high rpms.the throttle also sticks while driving between 10-80 mph.the failure occurs each day under normal weather conditions.the current mileage was 139,653 and failure mileage was 130,000.updated 09/12/07.
When takingfoot off the accelerator pedalvehicle continues to travel at the same speed for 5, 10, ormaybe 15 seconds before slowng down. This increases the stopping time for braking. This vehicle to do this. Please provide further information.
The consumer pressed the gas pedal and it promptly fell to the floor, the consumer noticed parts on the floorboard.nlm
Consumer stated that while driving and taking footslightly off theaccelerator vehicle shut off. This caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.however, consumer was able to regain power and restart vehicle.consumer tookvehicle to the dealer, who was suppose to fix the problem, but the vehicle was still doing the same thing.
When driving at any speedaccelerator pedal gotstuck,and vehicle accelerated at high speed.dealer couldn't determine the cause of the problem.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the vin, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate nhtsa recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also,manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
Recall99v194000/throttle cable ; corrective action did not remedy the problem. While driving in heavy trafficthrottle cable broke. Please give any further details.
Whenever foot was released from brake pedal vehicleaccelerated when slowing down. This problemhappened whencruise control wasengaged. Vehicle continued to move while trying to slow down for stop signs or lights. Consumer did not take vehicle to dealership.
While making a stop vehicle would idle high. As a result of this, vehicle surged forward. Dealer has been notified..et.
While driving in heavy traffic vehicle idles rough, causing vehicle to stall. Vehicle has been taken to dealer, and problem can not be duplicated. Cause unknown.
While driving vehicle it idles very high and makes very loud noises. Please provide any further information.
Whiledriving into garage withfooton brakes to slow down and to come to a stop,vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing driver to run through garage, resulting in total loss of vehicle.
Consumer was sent nhtsa recall 99v194000/mfrrecall99s19, throttle linkages and control. Made an appointment on two different occasions. Took vehicle into dealer, but parts werenot availalbe.
Drivers side door window crank shaft (manual window) snapped off clean inside regulator leaving window utterly inoperable. This happened during normal operation of window during normal operating conditions and warm weather. Dealer claimed "it happens a lot". Very dangerous if vehicle was in a fire, accident, submerged in water etc.
During the winter i turned on my heating unit and it would not blow unless it was on high.i would have to constantly turn my heat off and on because it would be too hot then too cold.i noticed on real cold days the heating system would malfunction on milder days the heating system would work correctly.my window would get off tract and i would have to constantly set the window in place while i raise the window.took the car to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it.
When the car is driven and you turn the heating system on your getting a musty smell.it happens on heating more than cooling.
While driving infog andturning ondefrosterit won't work on low, but will work on high.this could cause a bad accident becausedefroster has a delayed reaction, and whiledrivingwindows are still fogged up.consumer has yet to contact the dealer.please provide any further information.
Oil fumes entering into vehicle.
Smelling a burnt odor coming from the heater vents.
Consumer took vehicle to ford dealers 5 times, the problem still exists. The car fogs up under normal fall, winter, spring driving conditions.the defroster air conditioner will clear the front windshield, but not side windows and the back window cleared by using the rear window defroster,this creates a safety hazard and reducing driver visibility.*et
After taking vehicle to the dealership twice for recall 01v230000 and 01v255000 repairs none of the two recalls were done properly. Name of the dealer is brad martin ford in youngstown oh 330-793-2444.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
When filling gas tank with fuel fuel would spit back out.door chime fails to work when key is inignition.heating system would go off, and then on wheneverheat is on.
The dashboard vents that should clear fog and frost from the side windows does not function when the heat selector is set to hot.thus, it is next to impossible to clear fog and frost from the side windows in cool weather.the side mirrors are then useless.this appears to be a design flaw that affects all ford contours, and probably mercury mystiques.
Consumer complained of unpleasant odorcoming from vent whenever a/c or heater are turned on. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop, and condition still unresolved.
Air conditioner emits bad smell when running. Also when heater is running.took vehicle to dealer 8 times. Dealercould not fix problem. Dealer stated contours have that problem.
While driving in a snow storm i smelled something that smelled likean electrical fire, the blower motor stop running.i played with the switch and only high worked.i turned the fan off.this forced me to drive with the choice of a potential fire or seeing out of the winshield.the next day i purchased a new blower motor relay from a ford dealer. When i went to replace it i noticed that the connector to the resistor was melted to the resistor, there were bare wires on the harness side of the connector.i went to the ford dealer and purchased a new connector.what a surprise to find that they had a connector in stock.this made me think that this must be a common problem.what will keep this from happening again and starting a real fire .
1)driver's power seat rocks from front to rear, replacing seat track made problem worse.2) vents located to clear side window of fog do not operate when heat selector knob is set to hot.
There was 6 recalls that i was contacted on, 2 of which i had in the shop twice because not fixed properly also my abs system went out on my car besides the heater blower and heat sensors which have been replaced twice.
Fumes enter passenger compartment through heater vents after engine is warm.these fumes cause respiratory problems for vehicle occupants.may be similar to complaints registered under odi id 539092, 828169
Consumer received notification that vehicle was affected by recall 01v230000.dealership examined vehicle, but performed no repairs in accordance withdescription of corrective action. Engine light illuminated due to faulty o2 sensor.
After receiving recall 01v23000 notification for heater blower resistor, an attempt was made to have recall repairs done by local dealer,dealership informed consumer that unless problem described in recall was occurring,vehicle would not be serviced, consumer contacted nhtsa who suggested another dealer and was given an immediate scheduled appointment, vehicle has had recall repairs.
Consumer states that heater fan has failed.
The blower for the heaeter and a/c failed.nlm
Consumer is calling to report thatdealership refuses to provide rental car forthe time that the vehicle will be remedied under recall for the heater blower resistor. Please provide further details.
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to recall 01v230000. Dealer and manufacturer stated this vehicle was not included in recall.heater blower resistorandair conditioning unitwereinoperable. Dealer neeed to replaceblower switch.
Recall campaign 01v230000 concerning heater blower resistor. On two separate occasions vehiclecaught on fire while idling in the driveway. Both timesconsumer extinguished the fire, and vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic determined that the heater blower was the cause of both fires. Consumer contracted the dealer and the manufacturer. Both confirmed that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin.
Engine check light would lficker on and off but now stays on while driving. Have had it checked out no one can find the problem. Air bag light flashes on and off while driving mostly when you apply brake. Heater fan stoped working replaced it wasn't the problem, the pigtail connecting to a regulator box had shorted out and melted. Ford place said the whole pigtail wiring had to be replaced cost about $400.00 to replace didn't have it done.
Consumer states that the dealership didn't do the recall for the heater blower properly, and after the recall was done the heater blower was inopervative. Ts
The vehicle stalled intermittently without warning.one day the vehicle stalled 12 times. The engine light has been illuminated since purchased.nlm the vehicle stalled the second day the consumer ever drove it.the blower on the a/c and heater failed. On one occasion the vehicle wouldn't start.it turned out the problem was with the alarm system.
Heater operates intermittent, visual inspection shows wire connector and resistor pack melted. Ford refuses to correct problem under the extended warranty, and ford motor company does not appear to want to get involved. I now find several other instances of this problem, and have never been notified. My wife drives this car, and this could have caused a fire, since my wife has the grandchildren with her an injury or death could have ocurred. The aggrevation comes from ford and the dealers with the "so what attitude" about my having to pay for the repairs and then see the warranty company about getting paid, and the fact that they never bothered to tell me about the problem, safety bulletin recalls 99m07 and 99m08. I have to find this out myself? looking through the data, seems ford has an electrical problem with this car, and are not fixing it, more than one report of dashboard fires, cars blowing up when starting, etc.
Parts are unavailable to complete recall01v230000 forheater blower resistor due to parts being unavailable.also , when the heater is onair does not get hot. Please provide further details.
The heater was inoperative.
The heater worked intermittently.
Consumer stated the heater core is inoperative, will not blow out heat, took vehicle to dealer, and repaired it, but problem still exists. Third time that problem has occurred,the problem is with the heater / air conditioner blower switch only operates on high speed.* jg
Control switch forheater andair conditioner malfunctioned, cause unknown.please give any further details.
After getter the recall part replaced for the fuel system, noticed that when the tank is filled the car would leak fuel from around the fuel pump.vehicle is leaking water in trunk area during rain, failed seal, replace rear back glass seal and reseal back glass.check engine light is on, weak, replace cannister purge and vapor canister.
When driving at 45 mph the engine check light comes on and off.consumer is also having problems with the driver's side window and the back window wouldn't roll down.the dealer had to replace the relay part of the window.
Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also,rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lockwas not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed . Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
Consumer states that the front passenger side power window gets stuck.
Driver's window screeches as it goes down.
The passenger's side rear view mirrorcame off without being impacted.this occurred while the outside temperature was 19 degrees.
When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed.front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists.provide further information.
Moon roof motor failed and was replaced, however it still does not operate properly.windshield wiper was inoperative.
During the winter i turned on my heating unit and it would not blow unless it was on high.i would have to constantly turn my heat off and on because it would be too hot then too cold.i noticed on real cold days the heating system would malfunction on milder days the heating system would work correctly.my window would get off tract and i would have to constantly set the window in place while i raise the window.took the car to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it.
Consumer driver and passenger side windows, when rolled up and down has squeak lines in the window like there is water trapped inside the window.nlm
Window leaking due to loose seal. Mjs
Consumer driver and passenger side windows, when rolled up and down has squeak lines in the window like there is water trapped inside the window.nlm
When driving at night there isa reflection on the windshield, causing poor visibility, making it very difficultto driveat night. Dealer determined the problem due to the plastic covering on the windshield which has dust underneath. Dealer has yet to replace any parts. Please provide any further details.
Windshield wiper fails to clean window properly.wiper replaced, problem still persist.
Consumer states that when using washer selection, wiper will not stop.
Moon roof motor failed and was replaced, however it still does not operate properly.windshield wiper was inoperative.
The front wheels on the 1998 ford contour were severely cracked.the rear of the wheel, the crack continued toward the rim, then curled to the right.the vehicle was taken to the nearest ford dealer and was told that since the vehicle was out of warranty themanufacturer would not pay to replace the wheels .the consumer believes that the manufacturer should pay for replacing the wheels.
This car has been nothing but problems, springs, brakes last 4 months,water pumps went at 63,000, tires wear out in less than a year, temperature gauges do not read right. Engine races, solenoidwent....very expensive to fix. I do not understand why everyone is having the same problems but no help?*la
Wheels have 12 holes on a 14 inches wheels where they are cracking and can pop out of vehicle.
On january 15, 2000 i had my tires rotated on my 98 ford contour at a tire dealer.they informed me that the right rear wheel on my car was cracked all the way through and was dangerous to drive.they advised that i talk to the dealer from which i purchased this car.on january 19,2000 i took my car into sunset ford to have recall work done. At that time i informed them of the cracked wheel.they told me that wheels are not covered under warranty. I have an invoice from the dealer to verify their position.i left this same car at a repair shop on 5-1-00.they called me the following day to inform me that 3 of the wheels on this car are cracked all the way through.i contacted ford at their corporate headquarters on 5-3-00.they informed me that they have no recall notices out on this car for defective wheels, and therefore i am obligated to replace these wheels at my own expense.i have a warranty on this car which goes through 75,000 miles and yet the dealer and ford corporaterefuse to replace these wheels.i will have to do so hoping to receive reimbursement from ford. The repair shop had my insurance company look at these wheels, and the adjuster concluded that the condition of these wheels make this vehicle unsafe to drive.please help.thanks,rob moll.
While driving the vehicle front driver's side wheel broke off from the axle, causing a major accident.please provide additional details.
The left front wheel bearing dust cover rubbs on the wheel.it gives the impression that a wheel bearing is bad.
Transmission has a defect,there is a slip when you applying gears. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. Dealership is aware ofproblem.brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit a child, brake pedal slips from under foot.emergency brake is only effective 50 percent of the time.transmission intermittently changes gears roughly, at times jarring occupants in the vehicle.possible electrical problem:light of the clock has burned out twice, consumer states there are shorts in the dashboard, causing the heater or a/c to only have one speed working, dome lights work intermittently, light under dash works intermittently, warning bell does not chime all the times it should, consumer states a sensor causes heater to act as the ac and vice versa.hinges not made properly, causing door movement while opening/closing, does not stop when it should.seat blet retarction does not have enough elast, causing it not to retract properly, has gotten caught in the door jam.alarm system has failed.wheel cover cracked when a tire was being changed and another one fell off, consumer was not aware of the time or place it fell off.
The vehicle hub broke off while driving.
Left front hub stuck/ broke while the vehicle was going though inspection.dealership is aware ofproblem.
The vehicle has had a roaring noise since the date of purchase coming from the rear hubs, the rear rims were also warped.nlm
They did not check what was requested.i got charged for something that was not even asked to be checked. Nosafety defect mentioned in summary.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts.dealer has seen vehicle.consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following:fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
The vehicle has had a roaring noise since the date of purchase coming from the rear hubs, the rear rims were also warped.nlm
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