Gasoline Engine Problems of Ford Contour - part 1

Problem appears to be electrical, change alternator-and this is not problem. Dt.

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Consumer states of having problems with the engine and is also having a strong smell of burn rubber. There is a recall out on the engine but does not cover their VIN #. Dealer was notified about this matter. Nlm.

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Refund down payment and keep the car. Mr.

While driving at highway speed vehicle started to lose power. Towed to dealer, dealer stated engine needed replacing. Please provide any further information.

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While driving at 45mph vehicle loss power and consumer was forced to pull over, the vehicle surges when stopped and at times when shifting the gears will jump, the dealer has been unable to remedy the problem.

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Intermittently the vehicle was only shutting down at high speeds without warning on freeway. Problem has progressed to 3 exact incidents and cutting off at any time. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

While driving at any speed car cut off without any indication, and will not start back up. Dealer contacted, fixed problem 3 times, but didn't inform consumer of what part. Problem still reoccurring.

While driving about 65 mph when engine stopped working without prior warning consumer had to control of vehicle, took it to the side of road. Please provide more information.

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While driving vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without prior warning. Had to drive the vehicle to the side of road. Please provide more information.

Soon after purchasing vehicle it started to have problems with engine. Also,vehicle was shaking whenever going above 50 mph.

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While consumers daughter was driving vehicle, all of a sudden engine stopped, vehicle was towed to dealership and was informed it was just the part itself that went out. (daughter on behalf of mother).

I requested for the auto to be returned due to defact of the engine part and not have negative report. My dauhghter, la tosha d. Wright is handling my affairs due to me having congested heart failure. She was driving the auto when incident occurred. I also have other complaints of individuals who have been having problems with Ford's auto. Because the car was not under warranty, Ford proclaim that there are not responbile for their parts after warranty. This is a problem because it is saying that Ford does not stand behind the parts and products for the autos. To my understanding the Contours are no longer being made. Why? is due to the number of recalls and defacts of their auto parts. Please send me a list of compliants also against Ford regarding their Contours. This was not my fault and consumers should not have to pay for Ford's careless of production. I do not want to purchase any more Fords. Latosha wrote a letter to jack nassar, ceo of Ford, on June 21, 2001 at 16800 executive plaza drive, po box 6248, dearborn, mi 48212 and have not heard from him. No safety defec tlisted.

Since June of 2000 vehicle was running hot. Took to dealer, and they said it was internal they could not fix it. In February, whole engine went out.

Engine check light has been on, and vehicle runs roughly. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times. Dealer stated that catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

Intermittently vehicle would crank, but will not start. Dealer notified, and unable to locate cause. Please provide any further details on this matter.

Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, I have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc. Current cam timing job estimated at $1,000. I've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life. Asked Ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined. " is there anything else I can do about this lemon??.

Since 12-15-99 I had cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock ,locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels . There is more where this came from the cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem . ( dot number: tire size: p/215/s0r1 ).

The battery light comes on, it will dim down while the consumer is driving and then the engine will quit,the dealer replaced a faulty cable from the alternator to the junction block, could possibly be an engine problem instead of electrical because now the engine light stays illuminated.

While driving and without warning air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Minutes later, light went off. Dealer has been notified; however, mechanic can not duplicate the problem. Consumer adds with full tank of gas, fuel light is illuminated.

Vehicle got hot when it came to complete stop. If consumer shifted gear into reverse and applied gas pedal, vehicle would turn off. Vehicle turned on and off intermittently. Vehicle doesn't turn off if the vehicle is cold.

Motor mounts have been replaced car broke down again 8/26 dealership did not repair correctly and then my engine blew up before I left town. They repalced engine and now I have to replace motor mounts again. I am very unhappy with all these issues and the service I have rec. Miracle Ford has not reimbursed me for items they promised, nor have they sent me information I requested since September. How can a car keep having motor mounts replaced. This sounds like a defect. I have records of taking my car in from the beginning with the same issues that I am facing again today.

While driving on highway travelling 70mph, exited off the freeway and began to brake when engine cut off. Also, instrument lights came on, and the steering wheel locked up and was unable to turn. Engine turned back on, and was able to regain control of vehicle.

Consumer took car in for 4th recall repairs. This one was for the engine wires. Dealer fixed problem. Consumer picked up car, and on that same evening engine check light came on. Took in vehicle for service, and speedometer stopped working. Couldn't tell how fast car was going. Also overdrive light started to blink on/off.

This is a leased car. I take good care of it, bringing it to a mechanic every three months for a "check up" there were no warning signs. The car simply stopped. I had it towed to a shop and now it is costing me $ 3000. 00 to fix the transmission. I called Ford and besides being nasty and rude, was told that there was nothing they could "do". No warning lights, nothing. Just a dead car. My mechanic is having a very difficult time finding parts to replace the transmission. I am very angry!.

Consumer has had numerous problems with the 1996 Ford Contour. There has been so many recalls on consumer's vehicle that she wasn't aware of because the manufacturer never sent notices. Since then consumer has been paying for entire full price and is asking for reimbursement. However, the biggest problem with the vehicle is the gas fumes which is leaking therefore leaving poisonous carbon monoxide fumes coming in through the heater vents. These harsh chemicals are damaging to the lungs, brain, respiratory system and its making consumer very tired among other symptoms.

While driving the car began to malfunction and then cut off , when vehicle cut off, driver lost control because the wheels locked up.

I have previously had problems with this vehicle and have taken it more than eight different times to be service and problem still has not been resolved.

My car has been in the shop numerous times and it has not been fixed as of yet. The last time it was in they replaced a part, it stilled died on them but they said it was dying because of the part and it would being to work after the car adjusted to the new part. That I feel is very inappropriate and the problem should of been fixed, there response does not make me feel safe with my 18 month old daughter in the car. Espically since the other day the car died as I was turning a corner and we also most went in a pond. Now the compnay will not evan call me back.

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No summary provided by consumer( dot number: ??? tire size: ??? ).

The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine. Engine is very loud. The consumer also stated that while driving engine check light stays illuminated. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

I have had multiple problems w/ my 96 Ford Contour since I bought it 2/23/96. I have had it in for service multiple times, and I get told it's covered under warranty why worry about it. The srv. Mngr. At my dealer supposedly talked to a "tony" at Ford & told him to tell me as long as it's covered under warranty I shouldn't complain it is no money out of my pocket. That is unsatisfactory -I believe my car to be a defect in that years line of Contours & I would like something done about these problems. My car runs worse than any used car I have ever owned! all I ever wanted done was to rectify the situation,they could have easily replaced my car with one similiar to that year & model & I would have been happy. I really would like a response to this matter. I am to the point where I will contact a lawyer to seek help dealing with Ford & kennedy Ford , if I can not get a fair & aggreeable outcome to this situation. Thank you.

While driving at 65 mph the vehicle died out without any prior warning. Also, there is some noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle has been in the shop over and over and the tranmission has been replaced twice. But dealer can't determine the problem.

Dealer unable to fix hesatation- then when supposedly repaired vibration occurred.