Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

One problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe has been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/16/1999

Smoke is coming out of the vehicle, and oil is leaking. Also, knocking sound is being heard. Oil is in the coolant, and coming out from the tail pipe. The engine needs to be replaced. Vehicle is being towed to a dealer.

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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