Three problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 1999 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated, while driving 45 mph blue smoke issued from under the hood and from the exhaust pipe. There was also a rattling sound emitting from under the hood. The motor then bogged down and would not accelerate above 20 mph. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer where upon inspection, the service dealer's mechanic determined there was no problem found. On 7/13/06, the vehicle experienced the same events and stalled on the side of the road and was unable to be restarted.
Consumer heard a rattling sound under the hood, dealer stated all engine mounts broke.
When I go to start the car sometimes it just makes a whining noise and wont start, that happens two or three times a month, also the dash board is comming up.