Ford Contour owners have reported 4 problems related to brake master cylinder (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.
In October, 2000, on a highway offramp, the brake pedal went fully to the floor. Car crashed into the rear of another vehicle with approx. $5000 damage to my car. In mid-December, 2000, my daughter was driving the car and pedal once again went straight to floor. She pumped once, brake worked, avoided accident. Will install new master cylinder on technician's suggestion. At 77 years old I am afraid of the next occurrence. Have others had this experience??.
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Master cylinder failed at 38000 and 53000 miles and is supposed to last at least 80000 miles.
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Ford need to replace this car with a safe one! come on 6 electrical failures? when will the fire start from the failures?. . Dateline nbc next!.
Abs failed to stop vehicle after brakes were applied. Vehicle started slowing up after abs light came on. Brake pedal went to the floor. Eventually was able to stop vehicle. Been to mechanic 4 times, master cylinder proprtional valve was replaced to correct problem, which still was present. Consumer stated this has been an reocurring problem.