While driving the rear coil spring failed. This was the second failure of the coil spring and it appeared to be rusted. *ak *cb
1995 Ford Contour suspension complaints
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The vehicle experienced a severe steering problem due to a broken spring. Mechanic found all four springs were broken. The mechanic stated all four springs appeared to have been broken for a long time. The car is only used on paved roads.
This is the third spring to break on this vehicle....not good. Mr
Consumer had replaced stablizer bar and links due to rust. Please provide any further information.
While driving there is a rattling noise that occurs with in rear end of vehicle caused by broken coil srpings. Please provide any further information.
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My coil spring on the right side (rear) broken. Ford has a recall for the front coil spring. I took it to the ford dealership and they said that there wasn't nothing they could do about it because they can only fix the front coil spring if it was broken then they will have to fix all of them. But since it was my back that had broken they can't do nothing about it and that it is a general maintaince problem that I have to fix. I took my car to 4 different repais shops and they said the rear coil spring broken is common in these types of cars.
Coil springs are cracked in rear and front. Vehicle has been to the dealership.
Vehicle developed a noise and dealer replaced the power steering pump, however noise did not go away, dealer stated noise was due to pulley that had rusted and corroded, recall 00v367, regarding the fan motor, caused the pulley to rust and corrode, therefore causing the noise, vehicle had overheated and dealer had to replace the engine and many other components due to the failure of the recall component, consumer states the engine light has illuminated.
Replace both rear springs 7/15/2000. Now the right front is broken.
Both rear springs broke allowing the body to lower so that the tires were almost against the wheel wells. If they had contacted eachother while driving, immediate catastrophic damage could have occurred to the tires, or the car's steering could have been affected. I understand that this is a common occurrence with ford contours and that though ford extended the warrenty period on the front springs due to breakage, they refuse to do so with theb rear springs. This is a very serious problem and ford should be made to address it before somebody is seriously injured.
Suspension problem
When making a left or a right hand turn whole assembly moves. Also, springs shift, causing poor steering control. Consumer has taken tvehicle to dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.
The vehicle's rear spring was found broken, the consumer says that there were numerous reports from other owners of the same make for rear spring corrosion and breaking.
I have written to ford to request a refund of repair work due to inferior springs. I am also sending a written statement to you (the federal safety agency).
Rear end of vehicle has dropped due to rear coil springs rusting and breaking. Dealer said could cause a blowout.
Front coil springs covered by extended warranty. Rear springs are similar and subject to the same environment. Failure of rear springs can be hazardous especially if vehicle is used for light towing.
I own a 1995 ford contour se, 2.5l v6, with a manual transmision. I am a memeber of a car enthusiasts club called the contour enthusiasts group. After reading a post in the web site about boken rear springs I thought that maybe the noise I had been hearing coming from the rear of my car might be that my springs were broke. Upon inspection I found both the right and left rear springs to be broken in almost the same exact spot. I have yet to remove them but they look to be broken atleast a full revalution up the spring. I have never had a car that the springs broke on. And from what I have been reading on the ceg website it seems to be a very common problem. I feel this could be a very dangerous situation if these were to fail while driving and cut down a tire. Here is the web address for the thread about broaken springs http://contour.org/forums/forum3/html/002627.html and the address for the contour enthusiasts group web page http://www.contour.org/ there are other posts about broken springs in the "problems" forum.
While traveling heard a noise around front tire. While pulling in driveway noticed a pice of coil spring. Please provide further information.
Both rear coil springs broken. See www.contour.org and go to the problems forum for more complaints about this. This is a serious safety issue.
Rear coil spring fractured and needed replacement. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall. *ak
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side streetand heard a rubbing noise. Then, left front tire exploded. Tire dropped down on consumer, but she was able to pull over. Coil spring on the left front side broke, and punctured tire, causing four inch slash inside of tire. *ak consumer states there is an extended warranty on the front coils, but believes this is a safety hazard and shouldb a recall.
Three coil springs had been broken. Dealer told consumer that only front coil spring were cover by recall, but not rear ones. Had to be replaced by consumer. *ak consumer also have a second 1995 ford contour VIN # [xxx] two coil springs are broken on that vehicle. *yh information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced; 3.) air bag in steering wheel has a rattle noise when turning wheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs except rattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
One of front and two of rear coil springs broke, consumer states the springs were so sharp they could of ruptured tires.*ak the rear struts and the two rear coil springs were replaced by dealer at consumer's cost. *yh
Serpentine belt noisy, idler pulley flat with flat spot and tensioner not tight. Nlm
In oct 1999 american ford told us that the front drivers suspension spring was broken and needed replacement. Costin us $262 for fix. Now a year later they tell us the rear spring is broken and needs replacement. This time for a cost of $400 aprx.
All 4 coil springs have broken. Ford campaign 98m04 covers the front coil springs for 2.0l engine vehicles. There is no recall or extended warranty campaign for the rear springs. The dealer and their ford service rep cannot explain why my 2.5l engine vehicle is not covered under 98m04, though the same defective steel is used in both. I have researched front and rear coil spring failures for my vehicle on the internet and discovered a very significant number of 1995 contour/mystique owners have complained of both front and rear coil spring failures. These owners, not covered under 98m04, have received no satisfaction from ford motor company. My dealer has reported very little cooperation from ford motor company while investigating my vehicle's coil spring problem.
Broken spring-front spring has extened warranty back doesnt
Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that I would have to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for "verification purposes" unfortunately the vehicle poses a danger due to a loose spring in the back. The vehicle has been maintained by "grosse pointe autoworks" located 1/2 block off my house since the day I bought it. Dealerships are ca 9+ miles away and have never been consumer friendly when I have contacted them. Please advise as to recourse regarding the irresponsive ford motor co.
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