Nine problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states of having problems with the engine and is also having a strong smell of burn rubber. There is a recall out on the engine but does not cover their VIN #. Dealer was notified about this matter. Nlm.
Refund down payment and keep the car. Mr.
While driving at any speed car cut off without any indication, and will not start back up. Dealer contacted, fixed problem 3 times, but didn't inform consumer of what part. Problem still reoccurring.
Intermittently vehicle would crank, but will not start. Dealer notified, and unable to locate cause. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Since 12-15-99 I had cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock ,locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels . There is more where this came from the cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem . ( dot number: tire size: p/215/s0r1 ).
While driving on highway travelling 70mph, exited off the freeway and began to brake when engine cut off. Also, instrument lights came on, and the steering wheel locked up and was unable to turn. Engine turned back on, and was able to regain control of vehicle.
When driving at any time vehicle cuts off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states engine light illuminates at all times, it has been reset several times.
Vehicle cuts off while making turns and hesitates in heavy traffic. Vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times in the last two weeks for this problem. Dealership was not able to determine what was causing this problem. Please provide any further information.