The engine races in warmer weather (65 and up) at startup and when idiling at stops, at the same time the vehicle bucks and wants to take off, dealer has reset the computer codes, replaced the computer controls and cleaned the throttle body but none of this has made a difference. Nlm
1995 Ford Contour engine complaints
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Car overheated. I pulled over, ford dealer said head gasket cracked, engine needs replaced. Ford just extended warranty on v6 taurus & sable of same year because of problems, which start to occur at 65-70k. I think this is a similar problem and ford should replace my engine.
Cooling fan motor caught fire and damaged the electical system. Yh
Driving through wet roads steering will lock up, lasting for about 15 seconds, and causing a loss of control. Dealer has replaced sway bar and serpentine belt, but defect keeps occurring. Cause is still unknown.
From information I've read via the internet, this is a common failure on these cars models 1995-96. Impeller explodes suddenly into 100s of pieces, defective plastic. Engine overheats suddenly, serious engine damage if not caught immediatly.
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Vehicle experiences loss of power and runs rough. I had catalytic converter repaired from recall. It has become once again defective.
Engine head gasket blew, causing engine to warp.
Original oxygen gas sensor causing check engine check light to come on. Cost to fix $400. Low coolant sensor warning light comes on. Cost to fix $70. These should not be my responsibility. There is nothing that I can do to cause these items to malfunction. These are manufacturers' parts problems.
Immediately after recall to replace catalytic converter & exhaust manifolds, the engine runs rough & stalls after start-up until 15-20 minutes
Exhaust leak at the front end of could cause potential danger. Nlm
Electrical cooling fan seized up, overheating/melting and then catching on fire.
The consumer was pulling into a parking space and about 15 to 20 feet up, noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. Pulled over, popped the hood ,and there was a fire due to the engine cooling system oveheating.
Battery failed. Mjs
Engine cooling fan seized up/overheating, resulting in a fire. Dealer cannot determine what caused fan to overheat.
On apr 8 1999 I took my car to amherst motors inc because I was having a problem. I was informed there was a recall ont he catalytic converter, which the ford company failed to inform me about. When questioned, they responded that they could not locate me. Now they are saying I need a new engine because the dpfe(revised delta pressure feedback)volta failed. They did not tell me this when they released my car apr 15 1999. I asked to have the seatbelt fixed. They told me they would charge me over $100. There is a recall #95s31 for that seatbelt
Recall campaign 96e60 10/97 replaced catalyst on this vehicle, present carbon build up in intake egr runners believed stemmed from this catalyst failure and should have been addressed by recall in 10/97. Because carbon build up not removed at recall, emission systems components have failed now
Fuel pump and water pump leakage caused vehicle to overheat, and damaged the engine head gasket. Please give any further details.
"duratec" engine advertised to go 100,000 miles - required tune up at 44,000.
Consumer had catalytic converter repaired, but it became once again defective. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted, but of no avail.
The cooling fan caught fire and ignited wires in the engine at low speeds after less than 10 miles of driving
While traveling fan belt made contact with water, fan belt slipped off, causing steering wheel to lock up, resulting in loss of control. Ford is aware of problem, an d issued a tsb. Also, front end assembly drive belt needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
They don't know why my engine cuts out. I believe problem is left over from all the work they did on ABS and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired. Refused to install "flight recorder" to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems. Dealer replaced entire lh wiring harness when repairing ABS, left many "loose ends" all over the car.
Brakes: when turning or stopping & brakes are in use,they would make scrubbing noises. Have taken to mechanic for repairs. Problem still exists. Also, transmission would jerk when changing gears. Gear placement makes no difference when it happens. Had rebuilt transmission replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle runs hot. Radiator makes clicking noise when turned on.
I have had a problem with vibration in my car from when I picked it up. I have to put it in neutral while stopped in order to keep the steering wheel from shaking terribly. After having it in the service department several times, I was told that it was a problem with contours and did not pursue it any further. I have now been told that I need to replace the head gasket along with a rebuilt engine. I can't help but wonder if all the vibration in the car weakened the seal causing leaking from the head gasket. This car is only 4 years old and has 65,000 miles, is maintained properly and has normal wear and tear. I've contacted the dealership, ford motors, the attorney general's office for auto complaints, wbz call for action, and the center for auto safety in washington, dc on this matter. The only recourse I have short of hiring an attorney, is to file complaint forms, which I have done. I'm beginning to see a pattern by ford to make an inferior product and then not stand behind their defects. I don't feel this is fair to the customer. This little repair is going to cost me $3000 (of which I don't have) to get my car back in working order. Is there any help out there for customers like me or is it "too bad. You're stuck with it"?
Fuel tank replaced due to recall notice (#95s30), however replacement tank failed due to same defect.
Engine bearing failed resulting in complete engine failure.
At 37,000 miles the head gaskets are blown, causing the water pump to leak/engine not cool. Heater also failed to work, heater motor replaced at 3,000 miles. *ak
Car will not start at all I have taken it to two different dealers and they haven't figured out what is wrong yet.
Made a little noise at start-up/had wobbly rough feel/ car has been in service dept. Since oct.21/requests to see vehicle were denied /sneaked in behind dealership tonight after work/car was supposedly broken down for inspection &rebuild /I crawled underneath with spotlight and the oilpan has been removed/phantom parts can't be located anywhere in u.s. According to service dept./am told a different story each week/ can anyone help me?
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