1995 Ford Contour: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 14, 2004 · Electrical, Locks · SC

Hvac fan under dash on passengers side has a shortage in the wiring to the fuse box under dash on drivers side. Could open and close fuse box to get fan to work then stopped working at all. Rear seat belt locks all fell apart. Passenger and drivers side doors will not open.

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 Sep 13, 2003 · Electrical · 121,869 miles · TX

1995 ford contour recall letter #99m03 issued oct.1999. I purchased car apr.2001 without knowledge of this recall. Mileage when purchased, 98,042. Mileage when wiring harness was determined as problem, 121,869. I have receipts for parts and labor that was not necessary due to this problem. There is a total of 20 recalls as of jan. 1995 on my VIN number. Ford motor states recall #99m03, is not considered a safety recall and expires at 100,000 miles. Other recalls extend to 150,000 miles because they are considered customer satisfaction courtesy. The car was manufactured and sold with a wiring harness defect and several other defects. Because I purchased the car used I was not aware of all defects. I believe ford should be responsible for their defective products and not force the second owner of the car to pay for their mistakes. The car doesn't start but all light and warning signals come on, the windshield wipers won't turn off and door locks or windows don't work. The defective wiring harness has caused damage to the motor as well. Boyd's automotive will verify damage to the vehicle due to the wiring harness, and unnecessary expenses paid before discovery of defect(s). Texas department of transportation motor vehicle division, enforcement section and the texas department of transportation motor vehicle division, consumer affairs section, referred my complaint to you because of the numerous recalls.

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Body · OR

Door latch failed to lock; investigation shows latch spring failed have part in hand.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire. Headlight and taillight lenses replaced. Overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold. A/c did not blow cold air and was noisy. Fuel door would not open at times. Speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.

Filed Jan 11, 2002 · Locks · NY

The door locks will not unlock from the inside. Ford refuses to help n any way. This can cause untold problems in case of emergency.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Locks · UT

All four maual door locks when locked will not unlock, preventing all/ any occupants from exiting vehicle. Consumer exited vehicle from window or after kicking on door locks would unlatch. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted there was a defect in door latches. Door latches needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jun 3, 1998 · Locks · MI

Rear door would not open from inside or outside.

Filed Apr 15, 1996 · Locks · CA

Door latches have failed three times.

Filed May 2, 1995 · Body · MI

Got in vehicle, vehicle would not start, doors would not open, someone from outside had to help. Tt