Vehicle stalls when the ambient temp is high. I have almost been killed. Refer to tsb number bc0301961101.
1995 Ford Contour electrical complaints
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Manufacturers recall 99 m 03/wiring harness under hood: vehicle would not start/run. Notified manufacturer, and informed of a recall concerning wiring harness. Notified dealer; gerry ford, leeburg; va, phone# 703/777-0000, who refused to honor recall. Seeking assistance from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak consumer stated that the wiring harness failed causing starter, solenoid and battery to blow up.
Vehicle developed a noise and dealer replaced the power steering pump, however noise did not go away, dealer stated noise was due to pulley that had rusted and corroded, recall 00v367, regarding the fan motor, caused the pulley to rust and corrode, therefore causing the noise, vehicle had overheated and dealer had to replace the engine and many other components due to the failure of the recall component, consumer states the engine light has illuminated.
I have had countless problems with this car. The latest is the insulating coating on the wires under the hood is cracked and breaking off. This is causing numerous engine codes. These shorts are causing the car to stop unexpectedly on the hiway and not restart. I was notified of ford's extended warranty after the car had already passed the mileage that they offered. I can not drive or sell the car as is. Why has there not been a the federal safety agency recall yet, I have heard of many of these cars even catching on fire.
Speedometer needle fluctuated wildly, then it registered zero. Ten seconds later the car's driveablity went down due to the on-board computer receiving zero speed input: limited accelleration, no cruise control, etc. End result: both speed cable and speed control sensor broken; connection pin from transmission to sensor stuck or snapped --> will need to drop transmission and tear it open just to get at a $25 part!
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealership was aware of problem vehicle wouldn't start, and radiator went out also.
While driving the smell of smoke came from the dash and then the heater blower control switch stopped working. I had a letter from ford dated october of 1999 that they were having problems with the switches. They informed me that they would extend the warranty on that component. Now when I ask them about it, nobody seems to know anything about it. I am convinced that a small fire was under my dash board. Also, my defroster won't function correctly and makes for dangerous driving.
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for recall 00 v 367 000/ engine cooling fan repairs. After consumer took it back to dealer, they found out a bare wire wich was causing problem. A general manager said that they could not be responsible for what had happened, therefore nothing could be done.*ak consumer states after vehicle was returned it began to overheat, the check engine light would come and fuses were blown, consumer was infomred that the reason the fuses were blowing was because the recall that was performed on the engine cooling fan was done wrong and that was why vehicle was overheating, delaer then stated that additional repairs would not be covered due to the mileage.
Engine check light came on before vehicle started overheating. Dealer stated it was wiring harness, but no warranty will cover it. Consumer insisted more information that dealer didn't give.
While driving vehicle overheats. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer refused to replace burned wiring under warranty. Please provide any further details.
The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00v‑367 resulting in a fire under the hood while in motion. Nlm
Horn assembly is inoperable. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states the horn never worked properly, ford stated that since the airbag is located over the horn, the repair would be costly.
The car was going down the street, about 30 miles an hour, when suddenly there was alot of smoke. The car was immediately pulled over.that is when the fire was first noticed.the fire destroyed the entire car. The car was totalled.
Air conditioner had quit. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic. During this repair mechanic found wiring harness needed to be replaced. All plastic coating was falling apart when being touched. Wires were exposed, and one circuit had shorted out.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph in a residential street and smelled something burning. She saw smoke coming in through vents of vehicle. She pulled over and lifted up hood, and noticed that there was a fire underneath alternator. Dealership was notified.*ak this is the second fire vehicle has experienced, the first fire was caused by the engine cooling fan, was later decided to be a recall, no one is sure of the cause of the second fire.
Insulation on wires is cracked, and wires are exposed, mostly where cooling fan is located.
First the A/C started flooding the passenger compartment. Result the condenser was replaced by plantation ford, who told me this was a common problem with these vehicles. Then the transmission started lurching in reverse. Result $2000, and again ford told me this was a common problem with the contour. Finally the engine quit on the highway, and the head gasket was blown. Much later ford issue a recall for the cooling fan fuse, aand the wiring harness. Both of which I was not informed about, but had to learn from a mechanic. And when I did take the car to plantation forn they told me they could not tell if the head gaasket was blown because of the cooling fan fuse, and that the engine wiring harness recall had expired at 100,000 making my vehicle ineligible since it had 106,000. I have e:mailed you pictures of the harness, which are so brittle, and corroded I would be scared to start any motor with it for fear of a fire.
Consumer received notification that vehicle was included in engine cooling fan recall 00v367000. Consumer made three appointments to have vehicle serviced; however, dealer informed consumer that appointments were never put into computer and service was denied. On may 19th, 2001 there was an electrical fire in underhood wiring. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Key will pull out of ignition while running, can leave in gear without shutting off ignition.
Engine sputtered alot. Took vehicle to dealer, who found wiring harness needed to be replaced, wires had melted.
I was never informed about any recalls until after the car was damaged and declared a total lost. No afety defect listed.
Wiring harness that connects to battery disintegrated, causing cover to expose the wires which could lead to a fire.
Insulation of wires in wiring harness cracked and had to be "shaken" sometimes in order to start vehicle. Also, turn signal came on by itself, and after that wires started smoking. Consumer then pulled a fuse which stopped wires from smoking. Please provide any additional information.
There were burnt plug wires and a blown ignition module.
Original diagnosis by independent mechanic: failure to start vehicle due to three things: problems in fuse box by battery, burned wires in same area, corrosion of connectors to battery -- ford store diagnosis: need new wrap around battery cable connectors -- danger of fire -- when vehicle started twice by independent mechanic there was smoke -- and one of the wires burned through completely> fire danger to engine
Accesory wire harness insulation wore out. Therefore bare wires touched frame of car and shorted out. Therefore causing fire. After inspection, all other wires seem to be cracking and wearing out.
Consumer took vehicle for manufacturer's recall 99mo3. Vehicle was experiencing poor traction control, and ABS lights were on constantly. Dealer said wiring harness could cause it not to work. Dealer won't do recall because title was branded. Dealer was wood house ford in blair ne. Phone no. 402‑926‑4126. *ak
Consumer was smelling smoke inside of vehicle , starter/ brakes and other parts were replaced. Dealership was aware of problem.
The mass air flow was out of range, dealer replaced the sensor. Nlm
The consumer was not told of any wiring/electrical problems until the vehicle was over 100,000 miles, now they will not honor any recall or warranties because of the mileage, the plastic covering on the wiring has become brittle and is breaking off. Nlm
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