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1995 FORD CONTOUR in St. Louis, MO
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it. i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. i have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. water pump went out, air went out ...read more / reply »
1995 FORD CONTOUR in St. Louis, MO
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it. i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. i have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. water pump went out, air went out ...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Elk River, MN
Driver seat belt ripped/tore. no injuries. looks like it will not survive another incident. have a friend that this also happened to on a ford vehicle as well.
1995 FORD CONTOUR in St. Louis, MO
I have a 1995 ford contour and i paid over $16,000.00 for it. i have had nothing but trouble since i got this car. i have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. water pump went out, air went out ...
1995 FORD CONTOUR in Lithonia, GA
My car has continually to run hot, the part that sends the information the engine for the fan to come on was defective. i took my car to the dealership to try to purchase the part and the dealership told me that this part was a recall part...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Chesterfield, VA
Vibration when brakes applied. this problem started before i even pulled off the lot when i bought it used. the dealership had supposedly fixed it. now, this was the second time that i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. the first...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Chesterfield, VA
Vibration when brakes applied. this problem started before i even pulled off the lot when i bought it used. the dealership had supposedly fixed it. now, this was the second time that i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. the first...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Chesterfield, VA
Vibration when brakes applied. this problem started before i even pulled off the lot when i bought it used. the dealership had supposedly fixed it. now, this was the second time that i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. the first...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Chesterfield, VA
Vibration when brakes applied. this problem started before i even pulled off the lot when i bought it used. the dealership had supposedly fixed it. now, this was the second time that i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. the first...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Galion, OH
Tl contact owns a 1998 ford contour. the contact stated that the front springs failed on the vehicle. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the driver's side tire was flat. once the tire was removed it was evident that t...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Saline, MI
Tl contact owns a 1998 ford contour. the contact discovered that the right front tire was flat. in the process of fixing the tire the contact realized that the right front coil spring detached and punctured the tire. the dealer was con...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Houston, TX
Foam padding on instrument panel curled back from dashboard/instrument panel so as to partially block line of vision along the lower windshield, to block and disrupt the air flow from the defroster. problem started approximately 10/2003 an...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Torrance, CA
Dashboard has detached at the windshield. it has experienced a severe warpage and is now resting upward about 5 inches higher than its normal position. the defroster grill popped out - it is blocking the view and redirected the defroster so...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Bloomington, IN
Dashboard has warped to the point where the defroster plastic vent does not fit in its designated spot. defroster does not work as a result of the air not being directed to the windshield properly.
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Oceanside, CA
2000 ford contour top of dash warped severely.
1996 FORD CONTOUR in Tahaquah, OK
Tl contact owns a 1996 ford contour. the contact stated that the vehicle has encountered blown fuses and a destroyed alternator. the electrical system also destroyed the battery. the dealer stated that the wiring harness deteriorated, a...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Somerville, MA
I have a 2000 ford contour that i purchased in 2000 while i lived in nh. in early 2001, i moved out of nh and to ma. last year, i started to pay attention to a very noticeable warping in my dashboard. the dashboard has started to pull away...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Somerville, MA
I have a 2000 ford contour that i purchased in 2000 while i lived in nh. in early 2001, i moved out of nh and to ma. last year, i started to pay attention to a very noticeable warping in my dashboard. the dashboard has started to pull away...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Chicago, IL
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1998 ford contour. the contact stated that the engine seized when the temperature was extremely cold. the failure mileage was 50,000. the dealer diagnosed the failure as needing a new processor. ...
1995 FORD CONTOUR in New Palestine, IN
Tl*- the contact stated that the compartment wiring harness insulation on the 1995 ford contour's engine became brittle and cracked. the contact stated there was ford recall number 99m03 which stated that the reason for this was due to ...
1995 FORD CONTOUR in Willmar, MN
My 95 contour started for two seconds, then died. it would not start after that. my mechanic determined that the fuel pump quit. i only had the car two days from purchase, so i checked online for service issues, recalls, etc., and found ...
1995 FORD CONTOUR in Newiberia, LA
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1995 ford contour with 36000 failure mileage at 55 mph the front front driver's side airbag deployed without any warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the ford engineer checked the v...
1996 FORD CONTOUR in Powhatan, VA
Car has 168000 miles . my daughter just purchased it. 11/06 after checking over i found insulation on wires is rotted and falling off. i noticed some repairs have been attempted but still looks unsafe to operate because of possibility of fi...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Prince George, VA
Tl*- the contact stated in an attemptto drive the 2000 ford contour she got in and saw that the dashboard was peeling. the contact stated that all types of weather made it peel more and more. her vehicle could not pass inspection.
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Ann Arbor, MI
Dashboard is warped and in cold weather warps and has warped even worse. it obstructs the driver's view, potentially decreases flow from defrosting vents, and the view is additionally obstructed as the plastic vent cover across the dash as ...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Huntsville, TX
1. dash warp causes visibility problems, defroster malfunction, loose trim. i drove over a seam in the roadway at an overpass (small bump) & the vent trim popped loose. this is simply an aging issue as there was no unusual event. my car is ...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Rockwall, TX
In july 2002, i purchased a 1999 ford contour from a ford dealer. the vehicle was a ford certified pre-owned vehicle. within six months of the purchase, the dash began to warp causing the defrost vent cover to pop out and not fit correctly....
1996 FORD CONTOUR in Port Carbon, PA
Tl* - the contact took his 1997 ford contour to the dealership on 12/20/06 because the vehicle had lost complete power. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed to get the wiring harness replaced. the dealership called the manufacturer...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Glen Ridge, NJ
Vehicle was parked in sunlight everyday; blower separated from dashboard and dashboard is now warped badly. no recall notice/ bulletin received from dealership in which vehicle was purchased from.
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Avon, IN
The leading edge of the dashboard (portion nearest the windshield) has "warped" upward severely (6+ inches!). it now presses against the windshield, preventing the defroster from functioning properly at all. this is a safety hazard especial...
1997 FORD CONTOUR in Brandon, FL
I have 1997 ford contour se. i have had several problems with it, check engine light comes on constantly, radiator light comes on constantly, runs poorly. i had all checked when they happen on multilple occasions. after doing some research ...
1997 FORD CONTOUR in Brandon, FL
I have 1997 ford contour se. i have had several problems with it, check engine light comes on constantly, radiator light comes on constantly, runs poorly. i had all checked when they happen on multilple occasions. after doing some research ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Miaimi, FL
Tl*- the contact's vehicle stalled while driving 35 mph and the driver was unable to move the car from the middle of the road. the contact took the car to dealer (maroone ford) and they told her that the failure was due to a problem with t...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Hallandale Beach, FL
I have a 1998 ford contour svt, this is my third one. every one i purchase has the same problem, the wires in the wire harness for the computer and car crack and the coating just falls right off, which allows the wires to the computer to to...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Meriden, KS
The vent bracket on the dash became loose and was about to fall off when i removed it from the car. the dash pad began to shrink and pull away from the instrument panel and dash immediately after we got the car. the manufacturer discontin...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Getzville, NY
The dashboard is warped and is peeling away from the base causing limited visibility out of the front window as well as limiting the effectiveness of the front window defroster. have not contacted a local ford dealer as of yet and i am rel...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Parma Hts, OH
I have a 1999 ford contour. a few years ago the top of the dash warped, came up really high. it was an unsightly mess, noisy, and it also raised questions on whether the passenger side air bag would work correctly. at that time it was re...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Toledo, OH
1. dash warp causes visibility problems, defroster malfunction, loose trim 2. with the dash warp the vent trim is continually popping out . there has been no accident or incident but in the event of an accident i don't want the vent trim p...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Kansas City, MO
The dashboard adhesive is defective on my 2000 ford contour svt. the dash around the defroster vent and up to the windshield has warped so badly that the defroster vent actually popped out of the dash and hit the windshield while driving d...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Orlando, FL
Dash warped on 2000 ford contour. i bought the car new in feb. of 2001 and had the dash replaced once already when it was covered under ford's warranty. the 2nd time it happened ford refused to help as my warranty had expired. the dash i...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Farragut, TN
Drivers side door window crank shaft (manual window) snapped off clean inside regulator leaving window utterly inoperable. this happened during normal operation of window during normal operating conditions and warm weather. dealer claimed "...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Farragut, TN
Drivers side door window crank shaft (manual window) snapped off clean inside regulator leaving window utterly inoperable. this happened during normal operation of window during normal operating conditions and warm weather. dealer claimed "...
2000 FORD CONTOUR in Silver Spring, MD
Sudden warpage of the instrument panel cover attaching to the defroster vent underneath the windshield (originally manufacturer's defect, nhtsa 624125), causing blocking of view and heat ventilation. ford dealership refused to repair accord...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Orlando, FL
There's a recall on 1995-1997 ford contour ( #99m03 at www.contour.org/faq/recall/99m0). the recall is for a complete engine harness failure , due to cracking and brittle wires. my vehicle was manufactured 06/97, and i have a complete wire...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Baltimore, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while in gear. a pop noise was heard and smoke came out from under the hood. the front of the vehicle then caught fire. the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss and it was n...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Baltimore, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while in gear. a pop noise was heard and smoke came out from under the hood. the front of the vehicle then caught fire. the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss and it was n...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in New Martinsville, WV
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the temperature gauge became inoperable. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced a sensor.
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Toano, VA
The transmission on my ford contour went out after just 70,000 miles. of course it was after the warranty had ended. i did some research and found that other contours were experiencing the same problem. ford did not recall and i paid 3000 d...
1999 FORD CONTOUR in Toano, VA
The transmission on my ford contour went out after just 70,000 miles. of course it was after the warranty had ended. i did some research and found that other contours were experiencing the same problem. ford did not recall and i paid 3000 d...
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