The vehicle's automatic transmission failed (1996 ford contour). *ph
1996 Ford Contour: complete transmission failure
10 of the 562 complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
I can't even remember how many time I have had to come to this site about this car. Without any warning the transmission went out and now still owing money on this car I am looking at $2000.00 for a new transmission.
My 1996 contour has literally broken down. I have 99,000 miles and have completely replaced the transmission, the front suspension system, and the car still is not dependable, and the same problems re-occur. I hpay more in repairs than I do for my monthly payment.
The vehicles overdrive failed resulting in transmission failure, the manufacturer has been contacted. Nlm
Transmission went out, and pressing on gas vehicle felt like it was in neutral. Contacted dealer.
Transmission failure - complete failure of 2-3 gear shift and also locking torque converter.
My transmission went out on my 1996 ford countour (66000+ miles). I was told that my transmission went to high line pressure and blew a piston drum in the transmission. The transmission in my car is a cd4e which is also found in madza cars. The cd4e transmission is known for it many problems releated to going to high line pressure and blowing the piston drums in its' earlier designs between (1994 - 1998). Why aren't these defective transmissions recalled for correction.
This is a leased car. I take good care of it, bringing it to a mechanic every three months for a "check up" there were no warning signs. The car simply stopped. I had it towed to a shop and now it is costing me $ 3000.00 to fix the transmission. I called ford and besides being nasty and rude, was told that there was nothing they could "do". No warning lights, nothing. Just a dead car. My mechanic is having a very difficult time finding parts to replace the transmission. I am very angry!
Twice the transmission failed on the freeway and had to be completely replaced even though the car was 1 and 3 months old. The dealer was extremely rude and I promise I will never purchase another ford again and neither will anybody that has heard my story.
Transmission failure.
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...
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the MRX-75 transaxle to...
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 1996 Ford Contour transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1996 Ford Contour?
10 of 562 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour (2%) mention complete transmission failure. 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 40 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 11Won't start 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Warning lights 7Ball joint 6Power windows 6Seat belt 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Sudden acceleration 5Tire blowout 5
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