Ford Contour owners have reported 3 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (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.
The consumer owns a 1999 Ford Contour that had cracks in the flywheel along the rear area of the motor. There was a ticking noise in the engine. The consumer took the vehicle to an independent transmission shop, who confirmed there was a crack in the flywheel. There was no explanation as to why this failure occurred. Apparently, it was cracking it is near the bolts that hold the flywheel onto the motor. This happened from hole to hole as if it was at a fatigued point. Was replaced at 40,000 kilometers, and the second flywheel now needs to be replaced at 126,000 kilometers. There were no other apparent problems with the vehicle other then the same issue occurring on both the original flywheels and the replacement.
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Consume r was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a clunking noise. There was no prior warning light at all. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic told consumer that engine head gasket had blown out.
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Was traveling on highway 70mph without prior warning all lights came on the dashboard and there was a clicking noise . Vehicle had to be towed to dealership.