When driving on wet roads and going through standing water consumer looses power steering, the power steering belt has been replaced twice, a splash gaurd was installed but the problem still persist. Nlm
1995 Ford Contour steering complaints
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When driving through water there is a loss of steering for a short time.has been this way since new.we are older now & it is much more difficult to control the vehicle.I read where you had had the same complaint several times.when you look under lright front of car you can see why this happens.the belt drive pulley is exposed so that water is splashed on it.wonder how many fatal accidents this has caused.
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.
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.
I have had an ongoing problem with my steering wheel becoming loose. The nut that holds the steering wheel on loosens every 5 to 6 months.I have called ford motor company recall dept. And they dont really care about my problem.I feel this is a very big safety issue.I am very fortunate to have a mechanic in the family,so it doesnt cost me $300-$400 dallars every time this occurs.but it is still a waste of my time and my mechanics time every time this problem arises. I would appreciate if someone would get back to me on whether or not this problem is going to looked into or not.....thanks dawm m ban.
Had to replaced brakes. Headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.
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.
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.
Defect corrected at 28,000 miles, and re-occurred at approx 45,000 miles. Defect corrected again at 58,000 miles. This vehicle should be recalled for this potentially dangerous defect. Ford is aware of the problem, as they have issued several tsb's to dealers to correct the problem
Under wet condition power steering goes out, causing the whee tol have to turn back to the normal position manualy. Dealer has not been contacted.
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?
The tire fell off due to a defective front knuckle , resulting in hitting other parked vehicle, damages to vehicles costed $3,564.03
The power steering line is too close to the right driveshaft, causing them to rub and ultimately causing a serious leak in the power steering line. This causes the engine to smoke and squel and power steering to fail.
During rainy weather the power steering unit failed. Repairs were done, but the problem still exist.
Very dangerous malfunction - should be on a recall. Due to my physical disability I do not have the strength to steer the car when power assist fails.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Experienced loss of steering, brakes, & electrical while driving vehicle in wet conditions.
Rack & pinion & power steering pump failed.
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.
The power steering belt slips and loses power whenever the vehicle is driven over a water puddle.
Ford has agreed to fix (not a recall) cars under warranty. It's expensive to fix and this should be a recall on contour/mystique automobiles. No defec (s) mentioned in the summary.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with steering and brakes. During inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes fail. Also, the battery light illuminates. The manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
When driving on wet pavement and water splashes under the vehicle, the pulley on the power steering slips, causing loss of vehicle control. Please give any further details.
Whenever vehicle is driven in wet conditions ,water would get onto power steering belt, causing the belt to slip on the pulley, resulting in power steering failure. Dealer notified, and mfr is awear of defect and has a corrective kit. Dealer refuses to do repairs unless cost goes to consumer.
Transmission slipping/failing to engage in overdrive. Also, loss of power steering when it rains.
When going through puddles of water the power steering goes out. It may come back, but shortly will go out again. The poer steering belt slips when wet.
Power steering and power brakes fail and battery light comes on when driving through small puddles.
Whenever the vehicle goes through an excessive amount of water it loses power assist. Dealer is aware of the problem, but not able to correct it.
Power steering failed while making a right hand, resulting in loss of control.
Steering failed 3 times, resulting in loss of control.
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