Engine Failure problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Five problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2003

Head gasket and engine failure on my 1996 Ford Contour at 64,000 miles. The car was well taken care of and it happened while I was in a passing zone and the car failed to accelerate. From what I can see over the internet, this is an on-going problem with Ford.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2003

Engine failure while accelerating in a passing zone.

3 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2002

This car has less than 70000 miles on it. We had trouble with the fuel door, front wheel bearings, brakes, door handles, transmission, electric windows, and now as a special treat the engine failed. This car has been the worst investment that my wife and I have ever made. I have have owned several cars and trucks with 200000 plus miles on them and none of them have ever been as problematic as this automobile.

4 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2000

Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. (ohio traffic crash report).

5 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Engine failed, causing smoke.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Gasoline Engine problems	27
Engine Cooling System problems	24
Car Stall problems	12
Cooling Fan problems	10
Emission Control problems	8
Catalytic Convertor problems	6
Engine problems	5
Engine Failure problems	5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine Stall problems	3
Water Pump problems	3

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