Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Ford Contour

Ford Contour owners have reported 10 problems related to engine shut off without warning (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.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

While driving vehicle shut down. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the engine was found to be defective.

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2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1999 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 09/16/2003

Consumer states that while driving vehicle it shut down twice. She was afraid that someday it would cause an accident. Dealer/mechanic could not duplicate the problem or fix it.

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3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

The vehicle shuts down intermittently while driving, vehicle loses all function. Nlm.

4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

Vehicle shut down without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.

5 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 01/15/1999

When it rains hard/floods and in puddles, car shuts off. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

6 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1997 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 01/02/1999

Problems occurred since car was less than 500 miles old. The cutting off of the engine has been reported from that time and still occurs after 17,600 miles. Problem cannot be found. Loss control of vehicle when the abs and engine shut down when driving during a snowy weather. Loss control of car and went off the road. Other problems include driver seat moves forward intermittently when braking.

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7 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 06/18/1998

While driving at highway speeds the vehicle suddenly stalls, and within 6 seconds of its stalling the entire vehicle just shuts down. Dealer has been contacted.

8 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 05/17/1998

Whenever driving at different speeds the engine would lock up. Vehicle would buck before engine shuts down. Been to dealership at least 8 different times. Told no problem exists. Now needs parts for repair.

9 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1997 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 12/15/1997

Car will crank over, but will not start. It has occurred 5 times. Four times it required to be towed to the service dept at Ford for repairs. Only once did the vehicle shut down while driving approx 40 miles an hour. The fuel pump has been replaced twice since I have owned the car, however when the car gets towed into the dealers, they are not able to really determine what is the defect with the car.

10 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

While driving, the engine shuts down, causing car to lose power. Please describe.

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