Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact coasted to the side of the road until coming to a complete stop. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic informed him that there was an electric fuel injection failure, resulting from installation particles becoming detached from the electrical wiring. The contact researched recalls on his vehicle and realized that he was experiencing the same failures described in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling). Ford stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
1995 Ford Contour: sudden loss of power
20 of the 891 complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 48 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Dt: contact states the wiring harness is cracking , causing the vehicle to stall while driving, gasoline fumes from the fuel injector is coming inside the vehicle. When it rains or when washing the vehicle it gets water into the computer of the vehicle, causing loss of power, the vehicle will not start. The service dealer stated this was a defect within the vehicle.
Vehicle experiences loss of power and runs rough. I had catalytic converter repaired from recall. It has become once again defective.
(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.
Driving through small puddles can throw water on the drive belt for the power steering pump. A gap in the front wheel well liner allows the water to be thrown on the belt. The problem is more common when turning right. The belt slips and all power steering is lost. If the driver is not aware of the problem soon enough, the car will not be able to turn fast enough to avoid an accident. Other contour owners have experienced this problem. It is especially dangerous for women and older people that may not have the arm strength to turn the car after a sudden loss of power steering.
I was driving my 1995 ford contour when I lost my power steering. I pulled to the side of the highway to check my power steering fluid. The fluid container was empty. I brought the car to firestone service to check the problem. I received a call from the mechanic asking if I had transmission work done on the car. I indicated I did in 9/97 when the ford dealer, rittenhouse-kerr, replaced the original trans under ford warranty. I asked him why he was asking about the trans when it was the power steering that was inoperative. He informed me three bolts that hold the trans to the motor mount where missing and that caused the trans to damage the axle which caused the power steering line to be cut resulting in the loss of power steering. He suggested I bring the car back to the ford dealer for repair. Rittenhouse-kerr acknowledged the bolts where missing but could not give a reasonable explanation why. I suggested they were defective or not put in properly. The dealer would not take responsibilty for the failure of the bolts. I then called ford on several occassions and though courteous, they essentially told me to take it up with the dealer. I then brought the car to another mechanic to get repaired. I had the power steering line and axle replaced but could not get the trans attached to the engine mount. The mechanic explained there are three bolts (ford part number w500034-s303) that hold the trans to the engine mount. In two of the three openings where the bolts thread into the trans, there were parts of broken bolts in them and the third had stripped threads preventing the bolt from holding. I contacted the dealer and ford again. Neither would acknowlegde responsibility. If useful, I have pictures I can provide. Your assistance in looking into this unsafe situation is appreciated. Also, did ford have a recall on trans bolts for the 1993 taurus model?
Loss of all power assist when driving through puddles, had a close call. Almost collided with a truck when turning a corner. Took both hands on wheel to complete turn. Someone less stronger and/or unaware will have a wreck some day.
Transmission slipping/failing to engage in overdrive. Also, loss of power steering when it rains.
Vehicle experiences frequent loss of power and stalls.
While driving in rain consumer looses power, the water gets on the engine belts, causing belts to slip, causing complete power loss.
When going over a puddle in the road the power steering belt gets wet, causing the vehicle to lose power steering.
Passing through a puddle caused vehicle to lose power steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Owner notification program regarding additonal coverage for the engine cooling fan
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L duratec engine may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to lack of...
- The temperature gauge reads high in the normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature.
- Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. Tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
- Risk
- Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. Ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.
Recall number 00V367000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Contour loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1995 Ford Contour?
20 of 891 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour (2%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 48 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Contour
Overheating 66Fire or smoke 44Stalling 42Coil spring 36Headlights 21ABS 20Power steering loss 20Engine failure 19Check engine light 18Won't start 18Brake failure 15Jerking 15Fuel leak 13Seat belt 13No deployment 11Grinding brakes 10Door locks 10Transmission failure 10Airbag light 8Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Slipping 5
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