Water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and crack, dealer stated that the engine would need replaced.
1995 Ford Contour engine complaints
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Vehicle stalled due to a blown head gasket, consumer later found out about the manufacturer's recall regarding the head gaskets and is requesting reimbursement.
Serpentine belt noisy, idler pulley flat with flat spot and tensioner not tight. Nlm
Engine cooling motor quit due to wiring overheating . It all melted in a blob on engine. Vehicle has always overheated. Same problem as one mentioned in recall 00v367000 concerning cooling fan in 2.5 engines, this vehicle was not included in recall because of a 4.0 engine.
Car overheated without warning and stalled. Car would not crank back up and had to get towed. Compression test revealed zero pressure in 2 cylinders thus meaning complete engine failure. Currently, car is at repair shop where engine is being completely torn down to determine cause of engine failure.
Consumer was traveling on highway and smelled smoke coming from engine compartment. Vehicle cut off in middle of highway. It ws raining and engine was a v-4. Recall was for a v-6 engine. Vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle had a new engine. Consumer stated that engine was defective from beginning, and engine was replaced at his expense. *ak
Ford has a recall for engine cooling fan on some ford contours. This vehicle has that problem, but is not covered by recall. Dealer has told consumer this.
Defective engine colling fan caused a fire. This vehicle was not included in recall 00v367000 although it had same problem. Please provide further information.
On june 5, 1999 I was driving my ford contour and the engine just stopped. I had my car towed to al serra ford in alpharetta to see what was wrong. The ford mechanic informed me that head gasket had blown and that the engine needed to be replaced. I have called and written to ford motor co. Since I heard they did have a problem with this and get no response. The consumer action center in atlanta suggested I speak to you.
Engine head gasket blewout without prior warning and vehicle overheated. Also, consumer was traveling on highway and heard a screeching noise, air conditioner went out, and heater motor burned out, there was no heat. She has contacted dealership.
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.
Engine malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall.
Cooling fan malfunctioned and started a fire.
Engine cooling fan burned out, causing other internal components to fail and total replacement of engine needed.
Constant failure of emission related components. Replaced at 75k for $1000, but fails again at 85k miles. Ford claims 100k maintainence free for engine, but not true for 1995 contour.
I have taken very good care of this car, the mileage is still fairly low,,,how can it blow a headgasket.
Water pump has failed, causing engine to overheat. Dealer has been notified.*ak. Water pump impeller fractured at hub, and the customer states that the impeller was constructed either of improper material or material of insufficient cross section. Ford has redesigned the pump.
Engine overheated, head gasket blown, engine completly destroyed, no signs before overheating, gauges did not function properly.
A hose broke on the radiator draining vehicle of all fluid and ruining the engine, none of the gauges indicated any internal failure, consumer request reimbursement.
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.
Cooling fan motor replaced by autopact car service in charlotte nc, but engine still overheated. Car then towed to harrelson ford in charlotte where I was told engine was "burned up" due to engine cooling fan failure. They recommended engine replacement and components at cost nearly $5000. In 1999, cooling fan ran erradically and required battery to be replaced according to ford dealership in greensboro, nc. The dealership also replaced engine thermastat. Rather than a thermastat problem, I suspect engine cooling fan was defective and caused damage to engine over time. Despite history of failure, ford did not make any offer to replace.
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Stopped@store, smelled something burning (thought nothing of it), drove home, noticed same smell, opened hood and noticed fan was smoking, disconnected battery and haven't driven since. - ford really needs to recall the fan.
I hvae had problems ever since I first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap. Next, I encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked. The brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors. Also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better. Then, on a cross country trip, the car's idle worsened, its power decreased,at a stop, the car would start having a convulsion like feel and sound, from a stop, it wouldn't accelerate until a click in the engine could be heard. Then the acceleration was very lurching and sputtery. After a diagnostic, I was informed that it was not the original engine. The mechanics sent me to the dealer who found the supposed cause of the problem. $400 later, my air mass sensor was replaced and the car seemed to do much better. However, in the past couple of weeks, the check engine light stays on the entire duration of driving, and the car has continued its lurching acceleration and convulsion like problem. The unpredictableness in my car has made me somewhat fearful to drive because I'm not sure what's going to happen next, and if I can afford to fix it. I'd like to know my buyer's rights and see if there's any resolution to be had..
While driving in hot weather noticed smoke coming from the engine. Then saw cooling fan on fire. *ak
Plastic impeller on water pump broke, causing failure to pump coolant, caused engine to overheat. My mechanic said he had never seen another automaker use a platic impeller which is inherently unsafe because, as compared to steel impellers, it is bound to break under the pressure of years of use, and could cause severe damage and imperil the driver and any passengers.
I heard a thumping noise that I thought was a tire or brake caliper.drove car for a week.went to dealer and when I pulled in fluid was leaking from the car. Power steering line was replaced ($600), car released to me. Drove home. Heard metallic sound and returned car the next day. Dealer said problem was sheared bolts on the rear mount. They speculated that corrosion started because the transmission housing is aluminum and the bolt are steel.this will cost me another $600 to repair. About a moth ago the serpentine belt was replace. Don't know if any connection to the later problems.
Engine cooling fan malfunctioned causing smoke to come from the engine. Dealer has repaired vehicle by replacing the fan assembly and motor.
While driving on highway ( 70 MPH ) engine just stopped . Dealer said engine locked up .without warning,no noises .
A/c stopped cooling, temperature gauge went to hot and I pulled over. There was no sign that the car had gotten hot. No steam, etc. Regular maintenance on car done.
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