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
1995 Ford Contour: complete transmission failure
10 of the 891 complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- 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
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
My 1995 contour gl v-6 sedan's automatic transmission failed after only 43,000 miles. An internal pump was found to be defective requiring the replacement of the entire transmission. Ford apologized by offered no compensation.
Transmission blew out for no reason on freeway. *ak
Neighbor has same car with identical mileage transmission failure.
Dealer has replaced transmission twice, and transmission still will not shift into gear. Manufacturer has been notified.
Transmission went out while driving down the road. Stopped at the traffic light and when the light turned green was not able to move. Metal is in the transmission fluid.contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Transmission failed at 27,800 and 46 months. Neither ford or bob ridings will stand behind their product. I will have to pay full $1,925 for new transmission and all ford or dealer has to say about it is sorry about that.
While driving and pressing on the accelerator the vehicle didn't feel as though it was engaging, transmission failed. Consumer paid $650 for repairs.
Automatic transmission failure.
While driving transmission blew up. Tt
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford Contour?
10 of 891 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour (1%) mention complete transmission failure. 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 10Airbag light 8Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Slipping 5
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