Air Brake Antilock Problems of Ford Contour

Brakes & rotors. Dt.

See all problems of the 1996 Ford Contour 🔎.

I got this car in April 96. I have had it in the shop several times because the car just completely loses power without any warning at all. It locks up the steering and brakes. It happens at all speeds and in varying temperatures. They have never been able to find the problem. The most recent episode was Jan 14, 2001. Sometimes I have to tow the car, other times it will start back up. This last time it started back up after about 5 minutes. Fortunately, other drivers have been paying attention, and I haven't been killed. This car has also experienced: check engine light always on. . . Dealer cannot find problem, but charges $110 to diagnose it each time!. . . . The accelerator pedal cable broke in 2000. Again, fortunately, I was in my neighborhood and no cars nailed me. The paint on this car is beginning to peel/crack even though it is garage kept. I have had to put 3 sets of brakes on this car. . . Have also had the dash and tail lights go out (which they did fix) also the ac knob broke (which they fixed) I have taken it in for all known recalls. Ford has never responded to my concerns about the complete power loss I keep experiencing and the dealer just suggests totally useless repairs that cost alot and do not solve the problem.

When the abs failed, there was no braking action at all. Luckily, I was going slowly on a local city street, and used the parking brake to stop the car without hitting anyone. The abs warning light came on no more than 15 seconds before I had to use the brakes to prevent hitting a car that pulled out ahead of me. When the abs light came on, I slowed the car slowly with the standard brakes, which is probably why the other car pulled out. It took 3 weeks for the brakes to be repaired, at a cost of $2399, not including cost of rental cars, etc. Ford has declined any reimbursment, as the warranty expired at 36, 000 miles.

See all problems of the 1998 Ford Contour 🔎.

There was 6 recalls that I was contacted on, 2 of which I had in the shop twice because not fixed properly also my abs system went out on my car besides the heater blower and heat sensors which have been replaced twice.

I am very displeased with the Ford Contour. About 2 month after I purchased my car I had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches I've dealt with. I'm really considering not to ever buy another Ford car, this has been the worst car I've ever owned.