Four problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
While driving vehicle oil 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.
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 a solution.
Engine stalling continually, hissing and steaming when turned off.