After driving parked the vehicle then went inside of house, then came back out to vehicle and found out that vehicle was on fire without a prior warning. Believed that fire had started from underhood.
1995 Ford Contour electrical complaints
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I had the heater blower fixed under warranty on feb1,2000. On nov 17 2000, I had it replaced again at my own cost. On jan 24, 2001 I had it fixed again. This time I had to replace the fuse box junction panel as well. This has been fixed three time in the last 12 months. Everyone I know who owns a contour has had this problem. I don't think I should have to pay for a known defect like this. They wouldn't fix it under the recall the last two times because I had over 72000 miles on it and I spent over 300.00 of my money on it the last two times. Thank you for you time
Beginning a month ago, my car will not start on an intermittent basis. I have had it towed into 2 different independent shops, replaced fuel filter, and fuel pump. Car still won't start early mornings. Had car towed to ford dealership, the retained car 48 hours, could not identify problem. Friends suggests it may be emi causing problem. Ford motor company in dearborn, mi does not respond to my questions regarding emi (electrical interference with my car's "computer". Neighbors with ford automobiles have had similar problems. We live in a senior mobile home park and have not gotten answers from our landlord.
Consumer was traveling 50-55mph , avehicle started smoking at a stop light, and when taking off. Consumer pulled over, and it bursted into flames. Insurance company never said what caused fire. Vehicle was totaled
Electrical defect is causing erratic performance of parking light on passenegr's side, and airbag light. Please provide further information.
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced; 3.) air bag in steering wheel has a rattle noise when turning wheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs except rattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Head gasket blewout, causing vehicle to overheat and smoke. There were no signs or warning light indicator. Vehicle had required large amounts of antifreeze and oil. Consumer received a recall on cooling fan. Questioned dealer if recall had anythng to do with gasket blowing. Dealer said they were not aware of any relationship. *ak the vehicle would not start due to spark plug assembly failure and engine head gaskets failure.
This vehicle was a total loss. I had to replace with a new vehicle in june 2000. No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving at 25 MPH vehicle stalled, not able to start vehicle again. In for repairs at this time. 2 cables under hood had melted. Also seat belt casing on rear middle seat fell apart.
While driving engine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come from dashboard with a plastic smell. Cooling system will not work.
Serpentine belt noisy, idler pulley flat with flat spot and tensioner not tight. Nlm
Switch failed when removed to replace it was melted to the to the wiring conector and one year later the same part failed it had the same problem it will not work in the high but will work on other two speeds.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$. Fan only runs on high and low. Heater motor going out. Manual transmission slips out of gear while driving. Back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work. Check engine light on always. Airbag lights on always. Back seat belt broke. Altonator going out. Radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops. Fan makes a loud noise when running.
While traveling through a parking lot smoke permeated passenger's compartment. Fire department opened hood, and stated that an electrical fire had occurred. No injuries. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Under investigation at present. 059749 # fire department, report station 46 loop, 1604 us 281 north, stone oak, tx.
The problems that I have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. I have had the vehicle in 3 well known automobile repair shops, and no one can locate the problem. When the vehicle stalls, then the problem is there. Unless the problem happens while it's in the shop no one can seem to locate any problem. But, I can tell you that I can only drive the vehicle for about 25 miles before it stalls again. We then have to remove the battery and recharge, and the vehicle will work again. Then drive for about 25 miles, and it stalls again. This, as I said, has happened about 10 times within 2 months. I have only been able to drive the vehicle for 4 days during this time. Please look into this, as now I have heard about the california ford recall, and I feel lilke my vehicle may have manufacturing defects in the wiring components. Thank you sincerely!!!
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then, power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while. Gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.
While driving smoke started to come from under the hood and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Cooling fan shorted out - noticed thich black smoke - fire dept determined fire originated from cooling fan motor shorting out
Pe00023, wiring harness which connects to the fan short circuit and caused a fire. There is an improvement campaign 99m03 which states that they will fix the wiring harness. But, ford is trying to cover up the defect. Please provide further information.
While idling in traffic, cooling fan made terrible noise and smoke poured out from under hood. Coolant temp. Quickly rose. Had to stop and let vehicle cool before limping home without an effective cooling fan.
Ea00005, smoke started coming from underneath the hood and the flames came out, starting a fire without any prior warning.
Traction control and ABS brake warning light came on. Took to dealer. They said consumer needed a new computer , totalling $1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or ABS brakes. Currently, dealer indicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer. Also,consumer said if braking in skid car would keep going.
While driving smelled an awfull smell like wires burning. Blower/ heater, and air conditioning stopped working. Consumer spoke to a mechanic who said that it could have caught fire.
Because the axle was put in wrong, many problems occured, including transmission and electrical problems. I do not know all the detailed problems, but I have a receipt from my mechanic with everything listed. He said that because the axle was not installed properly, the transmission fluid leaked through it at an odd angle. I also have a fax from ford that was sent to my mechanic regarding warnings of the axle being incorrectly installed on my particular vehicle. You may contact my mechanic for any information you may need. His name is ken fowler, the owner of a-1 transmissions in lubbock, tx. His phone number is 806‑792‑4319.
Two other vehicles exhibit same defectas 95 contour VIN [xxx] and 95 mercury mystique 2.5 VIN [xxx]. No safety defect (s) stated within summary. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The heater and AC fan first failed at 34,000 miles and was repaired under warranty. The fan motor (under hood) and fan controls (under dash) were both "chared". The same routine occured somewhere between 60 and 80 000 miles. That time the dealership said there was a new repair kit for this defect only since it was out of warranty I would have to pay for it. I did.. This fall the fan quit again. Almost the same time we received a letter from ford announcing a recall for the heater wiring. After installing the components the dealer said the fan started then quit. Checking their work the decided everything was correct so they chased the wires back to the fuse box. There they couldn't find anything wrong until they pulled the fuse box and the entire underside was charred. When I think of the number of time I brought gas for my lawnmower home in the cat it frightens me. There could have been a real fire. It might have been due to the original problem just not found until now.
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since. 2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
(1) dual electric radiator fans cought on fire for no apparent reason - may (2) water pump failed. Plastic impeller crumbled at finger pressure (3) smells of gas, when low on gas (4) catalytic converter failed causing restriction (5) power loss including power steering when driven through a water puddle or in heavy rain.
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