Table 1 shows 13 common power train related problems of the 1999 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (three problems).
2 major powertrain failures. Timing belt pulley broke at 68,000 miles. $600 to repair. Automatic transmission broke at 85,000 miles. Both occurred out of the blue. Car has always been treated gently, all fluids have been changed consistently, and all routine maintenance has been completed on time. Read details...
The transmission on my Ford Contour went out after just 70,000 miles. Of course it was after the warranty had ended. I did some research and found that other Contours were experiencing the same problem. Ford did not recall and I paid 3000 dollars for Ford to replace it. Along with the starter. Read details...
Consumer states that vehicle went into reverse without any notice. Read details...