Ten problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 25 mph driver attempted to apply the brakes and vehicle continued to accelerate. As a result the vehicle was towed home, and then to the repair shop.
While driving about 20 mph next to a close curve saw a deer in front of vehicle on road. Tried to avoid hitting it by stepping on brakes. They locked up, and vehicle rolled over. None of front air bags deployed.
When depressing brakes with normal force vehicle continued to travel, causing a crash.
Intermittent problems with abs, when applying brakes at 5 mph abs kicks in, there is a pulsing noise at that time. Dealer numerous times, cannot remedy problem.
Consumer has had numerous problems with the 1996 Ford Contour. There has been so many recalls on consumer's vehicle that she wasn't aware of because the manufacturer never sent notices. Since then consumer has been paying for entire full price and is asking for reimbursement. However, the biggest problem with the vehicle is the gas fumes which is leaking therefore leaving poisonous carbon monoxide fumes coming in through the heater vents. These harsh chemicals are damaging to the lungs, brain, respiratory system and its making consumer very tired among other symptoms.
While driving the car began to malfunction and then cut off , when vehicle cut off, driver lost control because the wheels locked up.
While parking vehicle, the engine suddenly revved up for no reason & then shot forward. Applying brakes, did not stop vehicle. It went over small embankment. Air bags did not deploy.
About 2-3 months after I had my car I tried to trade it in for another car because of the deffects on it, but the dealer would not help me out then. Is there anything I can do about it now? no safety defect listed in the summary.
Brakes: brakes make a loud scraping sound. Front rotors have been changed twice. When driving and applying the brakes, there's a loud scraping noise and the vehicle is very hard to stop. Has been in shop so many times the dealer indicates that there is nothing else they can do for it.
The vehicle's defective braking system causes extended stopping distance which almost cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.