Car Stall Problems of Ford Contour - part 2

Ford Contour owners have reported 43 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling 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.

36 Car Stall problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Ford operation #991308a Ford is aware of a problem with the cycle variable camshaft timing (vct) solenoid which according to a print out is still covered under the emissions warranty coverage of 80,000miles and 8 years. However, when calling the dealer onthe problem - they play stupid and quote a pricing in the thousands. What gives??? my information comes directly from Ford to the mitchell information company. , llc. According to the service tech who looked at the car - he said this is a problem that he is seeing too frequently on the Contour, especially the 98. Is this one of the reasons why Ford discontinued to produce this car? should this be a recall, since this condition may cause the car to stall in the drive position without warning? dt.

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37 Car Stall problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

Vehicle stalls and dies ant various speeds without warning. Also, engine check light stays on. Vehicle is able to be started immediately after it dies. Dealer has inspected vehicle , and was not able to duplicate problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

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38 Car Stall problem of the 2000 Ford Contour

The vehicle stalled, and lost power.

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39 Car Stall problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

The vehicle stalls.

40 Car Stall problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

Engine idles rough, hesitates on take off and occasionally stalls.

41 Car Stall problem of the 2001 Ford Contour

While traveling about 60mph on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. Ts.

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42 Car Stall problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

Intermittent stalling/doesn't start right up. After starting, the vehicle runs roughly for 10-15 seconds, then stalls.

43 Car Stall problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Vehicle stalls for no reason. Consumer will go to start vehicle, and it will not start. When going in low speed or coming to a complete stop vehicle stalls. Sometimes when trying to pull off vehicle stalls. Contacted dealer.




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