Ford Contour owners have reported 40 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system 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.
Vehicle experienced failure of the manufacturers recall (99m03) on several occasions prior to recall notification.
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The front end of vehicle shakes and rattles when slowing down. . The smell of burning wires are present when ac and heaters are utilized. Very dangerous if you live in cold climate area. Could cause injury or even death during winter months. Ford should do a safety recall on all engine, internal wiring harness, and fix rotors.
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Parked vehicle and turned ignition off. When the owner came back outside noticed that vehicle was on fire. The fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer stated that before the fire broke out, he smelled gas for 10 days, and he had made an appointment at service station to check out vehicle. But the vehicle had caught on fire before the appointment. There were a couple of recalls listed on this vehicle concerning fires.
Recalls 99v103000/99s14/99m03/99m04, and 99m07: all of these recalls have not been remedied. Dealer dobbs Ford, 2515 mt moriah, memphis, TN 38115 901-367-4976, had no parts available. Please provide further information.
A failure in wiring harness resulted in wires overheating, damaging wiring harness. Ford customer relations are neglecting service based on a letter from them with a mileage restriction of 100,000 miles. Please describe details.