Five problems related to starter have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another Contour. Currently, vehcile will shut off in middle of intersection. Dealer replaced transmission, and engine was 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 failed. Yh.
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.