Brakes were making a loud squeaking noise coming from left front brake drum. Took to mechanic, and they replaced both left and right front brake system. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
1996 Ford Contour: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 562 complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 22 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When shifting into third gear there is a grinding/clashing noise= tsb # 96248; contacted local dealership and was informed ford does not cover anything, car needs a new shift fork and rebuilt input shaft; cost $1000.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a grinding noise coming from the brakes.
The left front axle broke while I was driving the car and it punctured my tire and damaged the rim of it. The mechanic says it was just worn out even though the car is only 3 years old. The check engine light stays on all the time, and there is nothing wrong. The engine rumbles when it idles. The brakes grind all the time, and I have replaced the left rotor 3 times in less than a year. The carpet comes out from under the rear seats an the passenger's side.
Transmission replaced due to grinding and scraping, was also replaced once by previous owner.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan
- Information regarding multiple ABS codes
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
- Risk
- If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
Recall number 00V075000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Ford Contour grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Ford Contour?
5 of 562 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Contour
Headlights 54Stalling 34Overheating 24Fire or smoke 21Check engine light 17Engine failure 11Loss of power 11Transmission failure 10Won't start 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Warning lights 7Ball joint 6Power windows 6Seat belt 6Door locks 5Sudden acceleration 5Tire blowout 5
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