1995 Ford Contour: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after fifteen minutes and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that a new transmission sensor was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Ma 10/2 updated 11/28/2017

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the vehicle was on while in park when a fuse blew and the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. A private mechanic then confirmed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · KY · fire

I have a 1995 ford contour and just found out all along there was a campaign on the wiring harness in the engine compartment . This is very unsafe and is causing the car to act erratically it is a fire hazard due to the fact the wiring harness is frayed if I touch any of the wires the insulation just falls off what hasn't already fell off. Engine dies and stalls all the time and car is un drivable called ford and they said there was a campaign and recall on wiring harness . But is unavailable now but I could buy one for $1300.00 it has caught small fire due to this.

Filed Nov 9, 2008 · Electrical · ME

Turn car on when car reaches to normal temp check engine light comes on and stalls most of the time at a complete stop shut engine off and check engine light is off till run for a min when engine is called light stays off till engine is warm again.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

Ford "owner notification program" 99m03 describes, and offers to fix for free, a problem in which engine wiring harness insulation rots due to certain environmental factors. Program involves a warranty extension to 10 years beyond original warranty, or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Symptoms of the problem vary widely. In my case, the car just shut down while driving. While there were no injuries, this was an obvious safety hazard. If it had happened on the interstate instead of on a side road, the result could have been disastrous. In response to this problem, ford issued 99m03, which they call an "owner notification program". The problem is that, according to my own experience, and according to the personnel at my local dealer's service department, owners were not notified unless they brought the car in for something that turned out to be caused by the wiring harness problem. This program needs to be elevated to a recall so that all owners are aware of the risks and are able to take appropriate action to protect themselves.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

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.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Electrical · 45 miles · VA

Several instances of the car shutting off with no prior warning. I found out that ford motor company used the wrong wiring in the engine compartment. The wiring that was used can not withstand the environmental conditions that it is exposed to heat. Ford motor is well aware of this engineering deficiency and issued a "campaign", not a recall on the wiring, that will cover consumers for 10 years from the date of original owners purchase or 100000 miles. Ford informed me that even though they are aware they will not repair the problem unless complaints about the wiring or related symptons are made. This is malicious act on behalf of the ford co to their consumers. Possible consequences of not issuing a true recall could result in but not limited to the following brief listing: 1) fire resulting in severe injury or death of occupants from arcing wires dues due to broken, cracked, and damaged insulation. 2) crash resulting in death to the occupants of the vehicle and/or other vehicle(s) involved due to unexpected stalling of vehicle on roadway. 3) crash resulting in severe injury or property damage due to unexpected stalling of vehicle while being operated. To summarize people can die, be paralyzed or severly injured because of ford's desire to save money and deny responsibility for their manufacturing/ engineering flaws. A simple "campaign" is not acceptable and should be a safety recall to protect the consumer which could eventually become innocent victims. Ford installed the incorrect wiring on the assembly line and tne after becoming aware of the defect did the very minimum to correct the issue. They need to be held accountable for this deficiency for the life of the car. Automobile wiring specifications is not new technology and to make a mistake of that magnitude can not be overlooked.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · MI

I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement. Dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission! Silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available. Both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used. Rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily. One power window in rear can only go down about 6 inches, squeaking terribly as it moves down; too expensive to fix. Outer gas door release sticks. Both methods of opening the door (floor lever and trunk strap) stopped working this year. Paid for repair at dealership, but both methods stopped working again after a few days. I now have to open up my trunk every time I go to the gas station, pull the release strap and rap lightly on the outer door in order for it to pop open. I am scheduled for a new repair in a few days at the dealership for rough idle and stalling. Problem involves mass air flow sensor and/or PCM, and is detailed in tsb article no. 98-20-7. Had contacts cleaned on radiator tank and driver's door panel (beeping signal for when door opens and key is left in ignition stopped working). Had complete tune-up at dealership this summer, with mileage at only 40,000. Driver's side speaker wire has loosened, with sound drifting in and out depending on bumps hit on the road. Driver's door lock collapsed inside keyhole. Lock cylinders are only available in sets of five, so all five of my lock cylinders had to be replaced by dealership. Replacement cylinder on my glove compartment vibrates too much while driving. Reverse lights stopped working. Wiring had to be repaired. Paint is thin and scratches easily, even from non-abrasive contact. Driver's window opens all the way, sliding down at a quick speed. Very indifferent treatment by dealership.

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Electrical · NJ · fire

I bought a car on aug o8,2003. It broke down an hour later on the highway. I took it to tinks and the mechanic russ told me that the were 20-30 wires that need to be replace and that the car was no good. I wanted my money back and they said they would fix the car the warrany is for 30 days.they fixed the car and I got it back on aug 14,2003. It stalled 4 times after I picked it up. They also gave me 4 keys that would not open the car so I was locked out. They had to break into the car because they didn't have the key. I had to go phillipsburg to get an id I had lost. I was driving in the third lane when the car jerked and started smoking. Thats when we notice the car was on fire.I got over to the shoulder we got out. The car was on fire I couldn't believe it my kids,myself, and thier father were in danger.we I called the dealer and I told anthony what happen ,he had no remors he said I hope you had insurance. Not asking if we were ok. Can you help me please how can he cell a car that catches on fire. That was a scary situation and I never wanted my kids to have to have to go through that put yourself in my shoes how would you feel if it was you. Help me please .

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Engine · MD

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Electrical · 155,121 miles · MO

My car stalled on me back in march of this year, and when it was looked at a garage, they told me it was a faulty engine wiring harness on my 1995 ford contour. I looked around on the internet, and saw that there was indeed a recall on this same harness. I never received a notice from ford about it. I contacted the local ford dealer, and they verified that there was indeed a recall on it, and to bring it in to have the work done. I then had the car towed there to have it fixed. After they had it for about three or four days, I went back to check on it, and they said that they couldn't work on it, because it was five thousand miles over their "recall warranty". I had the car towed back home, and called ford themselves. I got the same runaround from them also. I notified them that I never received the recall notice on it, and they basically told me sorry, it wasn't their fault. I have found several message boards on the internet, that people complain of the same problem, and it seems that ford, knowing there is a safety problem with it, should fix it no matter what. The wiring harness on the car is completely burned through, and most all of the wires are bare, and exposed. I was told from a dealership, that if I wanted to have the work done myself, the harness would cost around $1200, just for the part. I found this website, and was hoping, maybe I could get someone to help me out in getting ford to fix a known problem on their vehicle. Thank you.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Engine · GA

I own a 1995 ford contour that quits with no warning, my son has had it stall on the expressway 8 to 10 times and the ford dealers keep replacing things, but they don't know what is wrong with the car. It is very dangerous to have a car that will just stall out at any time. What can I do.