The egr valve, egr gas regulator valve went bad. The shifting sensor went bad causing it to feel like the transmission was slipping. The transmission and engine mount broke causing the engine to vibrate very badly. The A/C compressor locked up causing the belt to brake and stranding my wife and 8 month old daughter.
1995 Ford Contour: transmission slipping
5 of the 891 complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
- 199813
- 19971
- 19964
- 19955
What owners say
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$. Fan only runs on high and low. Heater motor going out. Manual transmission slips out of gear while driving. Back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work. Check engine light on always. Airbag lights on always. Back seat belt broke. Altonator going out. Radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops. Fan makes a loud noise when running.
Since I purchased the 95 ford contour I have had about one good year of use. Last year I had to replace the main censor and now the gears are slipping from first to second along with transmission problems. Because this car is used I am no longer under warranty. I feel this car is a safety risk because I have to manually shift it and if I let it shift on it's own it hesitates which could cause a possible car collision. It unexpectedly bursts into traffic and drags at times. I have probably had this car layed up as long as I've been able to drive it. I can get help from noone because I'm a second owner and over the warranty limit even though 22,000 miles of the warrantywas put on by the original owner. I may have no recourse but I thought I would report the problem. I have had great hardship because of the defects of this car.
Transmission slipping/failing to engage in overdrive. Also, loss of power steering when it rains.
Speed control sensor failed 3 times. Also transmission slipped improperly due to speed sensor failure. Inaddition, speedometer/odometer failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the MRX-75 transaxle to...
- Clutch will not engage after service.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
- Risk
- This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Recall number 98V233000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Contour slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1995 Ford Contour?
5 of 891 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Contour
Overheating 66Fire or smoke 44Stalling 42Coil spring 36Headlights 21ABS 20Loss of power 20Power steering loss 20Engine failure 19Check engine light 18Won't start 18Brake failure 15Jerking 15Fuel leak 13Seat belt 13No deployment 11Grinding brakes 10Door locks 10Transmission failure 10Airbag light 8Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5
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