1995 Ford Contour electrical problems

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the vehicle was on while in park when a fuse blew and the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. A private mechanic then confirmed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the engine wiring under the hood was fracturing from the plastic covering and the wires were touching which made the vehicle inoperable. In addition, the contact was concerned about the potential of the wires shortening or causing a fire. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who advised that the failure of the wiring was so severe that they were unable to successfully run a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · KY · fire

I have a 1995 ford contour and just found out all along there was a campaign on the wiring harness in the engine compartment . This is very unsafe and is causing the car to act erratically it is a fire hazard due to the fact the wiring harness is frayed if I touch any of the wires the insulation just falls off what hasn't already fell off. Engine dies and stalls all the time and car is un drivable called ford and they said there was a campaign and recall on wiring harness . But is unavailable now but I could buy one for $1300.00 it has caught small fire due to this.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Electrical · 118,754 miles · KS

The entire wiring harness in the engine compartment is defective. The plastic covering the wires is cracked and peeling off in the entire system causing the car to occasionally brake for no reason and to kick and sputter when driving especially when it has been raining. The ford dealer admits it is a common problem caused by an experimental plastic that was used that year but the complaint is not covered under any recalls so we have had to have minor repairs done to the wiring every time the car dies due to a short in the system. The car is in perfect shape mechanically and the body is in great shape also. I am wondering why no one has addressed this problem before because I hate to think of how many others there are just like me who may have to junk a perfectly good car because they cannot afford to keep paying for wiring problems. I have never had another car that the wiring was the first to go. Especially one that is as well maintained as this one is. If you have any suggestions or solutions please let me know. It would be nice to know that the government was looking in at the problem trying to help the consumers as I have not seen it mentioned anywhere else yet.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · NC

I have a 1995 ford contour which has a faulty wiring harness that LED to vehicle problems. After research on the internet I found that a recall (99m03) was issued for faulty wires. My car was not included in that recall even though it has the same problem that was mentioned in the recall. Why were not all of the cars with this defect recalled?

Filed Oct 12, 2009 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

I took my 1995 ford contour in to my local perry lincoln ford dealer, on hitchcock st., in santa barbara, ca--today (10/12/09. I stated to the repairman that I noticed, on the internet, that the '95 ford contours had been recalled for ignition fires. I told him that my ignition switch heats up, every time I drive it, even a short distance of 3 miles to work, every day. I told him that the ignition switch gets so hot, that my key is too hot to handle!! The entire driver's wheel component, that includes the ignition switch, gets hot. The repairman, at ford, took my VIN no.; and researched my car, on his ford computer; and my VIN no. Did not show a recall. I told him, I thought the recall was for all 1995 ford contours, not just some. Do I have to wait for a fire to start, in the ignition switch, before anything is done about it? I am a working registered nurse; and would rather prevent a fire than wait for one to burn my face and body; and destroy my entire car. The ford repairman did nothing about my concerns. He just said there has been no recall on my particular car!!! What can I do to protect myself from injury and harm, especially since my ignition switch, car key--and entire driver's wheel device overheats? All your 4 questions, below and to the right of this box are cut off except for the "approx. Incident date!!"! Your questionnaire also does not allow me to choose "ignition switch" for the defective part!!

Filed May 14, 2009 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

This was an "owner notification" or a ford recall (not ordered by the fed gov.) number 99m03, wherein ford replaced under warranty the main wiring harness on 1995 ford contour vehicles. This is a safety issue and has not been performed on this particular vehicle. I purchased the vehicle after the notification to owners expired and wish to have ford stand by their warranty and complete this task under the warranty/recall.

Filed Jan 10, 2009 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · OH

Its 1995 ford contour all wiring under hood has insulation cracking and falling off all the way to hot cables at power distribution box. Checked several cars at wrecking yard for good harness all were the same car doesn't run now wires going to crank sensor shorted out car has 57,000 miles on it.

Filed Nov 9, 2008 · Electrical · ME

Turn car on when car reaches to normal temp check engine light comes on and stalls most of the time at a complete stop shut engine off and check engine light is off till run for a min when engine is called light stays off till engine is warm again.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Electrical · DC

Ltr from regarding complaints about the electrical system in his 1995 ford contour. The consumer stated the underhood wiring harness was brittle and the insulation coating was peeling off exposing the wire harness.