I have had multiple problems w/ my 96 ford contour since I bought it 2/23/96. I have had it in for service multiple times, and I get told it's covered under warranty why worry about it. The srv.mngr.at my dealer supposedly talked to a "tony" at ford & told him to tell me as long as it's covered under warranty I shouldn't complain it is no money out of my pocket. That is unsatisfactory -I believe my car to be a defect in that years line of contours & I would like something done about these problems. My car runs worse than any used car I have ever owned! All I ever wanted done was to rectify the situation,they could have easily replaced my car with one similiar to that year & model & I would have been happy. I really would like a response to this matter. I am to the point where I will contact a lawyer to seek help dealing with ford & kennedy ford , if I can not get a fair & aggreeable outcome to this situation. Thank you.
1996 Ford Contour steering complaints
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The rear power window on the passenger side does not work. The moulding on the outside of the rear windows has been loose ever since the I bought the car. The carpeting in the rear of the car has been loose/ hasn't fit ever since I bought the car. The blower no longer blows through the panel vents--only through the defroster/defogger vents.
Steering column bolt siezed causing steering column to lock up while driving.
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Power steering becomes disables when driven through puddles of water. Safety should be a recall by ford motor corp
Consumer experiencing problem with power steering belt slipping. Whenever vehicle is driven in the wet condition road the water would come underneath onto the power steering belt, causing the belt to slip, and steering to fail. Dealer notified, and refused to correct the problem because claimed vehicle was not under warranty. However, consumer indicated that vehicle wa sunder an extended warranty sold by the dealer. However, warranty doesn't cover any item that the manufacturer is responsible for.
Excessive power steering fluid leak. The original rack and pinion assemply was replaced, due to leakage, with ford parts. The replaced parts also leaked. After second replacement, the power steering hose leaked. At least two power steering hoses have been installed, both have leaked. All repairs attempts have been made by authorized ford dealers under the manufacturers warranty.
The steering belt on vehicle is too low to the ground. When it's raining it gets wet & causes the driver to lose control of vehicle when making turns. Took to dealer & informed cannot do anyting. It was designed like that.
When driving through a small puddle at 20mph, the power steering failed, making it difficult to manuever vehicle into a parking spot. Dealer believes the power steering belt slipped.
Gaskets and oil pump failed resulting in oil leaks.
When driving through puddles there is a loss of power steering. Dealer says it needs a splash shield kit.
Emergency hand brake failed.
While driving vehicle about 10 MPH when rainning, consumer drove over a pot of water. He lost control of steering wheel and the steering locked up to one side, making it hard to drive.
Steering locks every time it rains and the vehicle runs through a puddle.
During rainy weather, the steering becomes locked temporarily whenever a puddle is hit.
The steering locks temporarily during rainy weather and vehicle hits a puddle.
Power steering hose and pump failed.
When driving and upon hitting a puddle of water the steering column locks up, resulting in the consumer losing control of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer, knows of the problem.
Brakes failed.
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