Stalls out if you take your foot off the gas, surges between 1-4 rmps, engine light is on, all started after I had the heater blower switch replaced.
1996 Ford Contour visibility complaints
Page 2 of 3: complaints 11 to 40 of 41, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Vehicle was serviced for recall 00v367000/ manufacturer's recall 00s44 concerning engine cooling fan. After vehicle was picked up, same day, consumer found air conditioner and heater were not working. Only defroster worked. Dealer opened hood and stated nothing was done to affect air conditioning unit/heater. Advised consumer to call back next week to speak to service manager.
In october 1999 I had my heater fan fixed because of a recall. Within 12 months it broke again and the company fixed again on 8/30/00. In december it broke again which is less than 6 months. I called brunswick ford and they said I would have to pay to have it fixed because ford motor wouldn't cover only once to fix the item. I called ford motor and complained because it keeps breaking and they said that it was fixed and didn't care that it had broken 2 times and less time between each. They said that the vehicle was older and so many miles that that probably was why it kept breaking. I was very frustrated and felt there was no where to turn. Once the recall is fixed is there a time limit or mileage limit that should pertain?
Heat/AC problem the same, my last bill was $500. It's supposed to be fixed this time.
While driving the rear window fell out of the housing onto the roadway, the consumer had replaced the window in july 2000, the officer inspected the window and found that the window seal appeared old and rusty. (ohio traffic crash report)
Whenever starting vehicle or even driving electrical system would start acting up. Windshield wipers would go on by themselves, have not been turned on. Lights, interior & exterior, would go out. Ignition will not start vehicle sometimes.also, would hear a clicking noise. Did not have a battery problems. Heater blower failed to work. No recalls on vehicle for electrical problems.
Fan blower switch only operates on high speed.
Vehicle has been at the dealership for a nine week period waiting for the recall component part to arrive (99v‑103).
I can tell by the marks on the passanger side door that the window assembly was replaced prior to my buying the car. Since I bought the car the drivers side window got stuck down and seeing the cost of the part and labor I couldn't afford to get it fixed so the guy just put the window in the up possision for me. The back drivers side window is so loose that I can't roll it down because it rattles too much. The gas pedel sticks all the time. I can be going whatever speed l;imit and have to hit the gas real quick to get it to slow down and when I get ready to go the pedel is stuck again and I have to push hard and then it all of a sudden goes with a jerk. This has been the car from hell.
The blower fan was replaced by the dealer because of a recall. It lasted about 3 months and proceeded to break again. This time the dealer stated that I had to replace the fuse panel in the car. I took the car to a local mechanic and he reaffirm the defect. They also stated that they rarely had to replace a fuse panel. In addition to this repair, both power window regulators went out on the driver and passenger front sides of the car. The company that did the repair said this is very common in ford vehicles. I contacted the regional office of ford and they would not give me any restitution on these repairs.
I have problems with power windows, front left side, this car has had 5 previous owner's
I bought this car because I was told it was the best buy for my money and seeing I am a single mom I needed a dependable car and this has turned out to be the car of my nightmares. The dealership I bought it from was dishonest all the way down the road know that I had little money to pay for a car let alone to keep taking it in for repairs. I asked northgate ford to help me out on buying a car because I have not done this on my own before and to keep in mind the fact that I could be one of there sisters and really need them to help me to buy a car that wasn't gonna have a bunch of troubles. They agreed with helping me out and come to find out I have never been so screwed in my life. My goal is to buy a brand new car in 5 years or so and I will still buy ford but it won't be through northgate ford. I think northgate must have forgotten the rule of thumb "one unsatisfied person tells 10". No safety defec tmentioned.
Window stuck down, and struts needed.....4 years old???
My AC/heater switch has gone out twice. Theres seems to be a short in which the plastic is melted behind the switch, where the switch cannot be turned.
The heater blower switch failed prior to recall notice . Nlm
Dual fan on air conditioner was constantly on. Consumer stated he received a manufacturer's recall letter for the driver side window. But, then other side window was not working.
Ac/heater/defroster/blower part that was defective has been recalled, but ford refuses to cover under this recall the A/C compressor, which failed prematurely. Chris early, at joe machens ford, columbia, mo, informed me that the compressor has nothing at all to do with the AC/heater/defroster/blower, and so, will not cover the work under this recall. I find it hard to believe that the A/C compressor has nothing to do with the AC/heater/defroster/blower and its problem (blowing air quite hard, but with none coming out the vents, and not heating or cooling the car/defrosting the window). Though I have had the car in 9 or 10 times to have the AC/heater/defroster/blower problem fixed, I still have trouble with it from time to time. Surely this kind of strain caused the A/C compressor to work harder, and be subject to undue stress and therefore immature wear and tear and ultimately failure. (even the service technicians expressed surprise at the earliness of the compressor failure). Please investigate this problem, since I have had trouble getting anywhere with ford in the past -- I still haven't gotten any sort of reply from ford as to my inquiries to their customer service department about the problem, which I registered in writing to them in august 1998. Thank you for your time and your work!
Passenger's side power window fell off track, causing window to fail to operate, leaving window open for bad weather conditions. Dealer / manufactyrer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Have had numerous problems: interior/brake lights failed to light. Replaced switch twice. Fuel filler door will not open with latch inside. Never worked. Cigarette lighter failed. Power window on driver's side has failed. Car intermittently will not start due to drained battery. Mechanic could find no cause for this related to alternator/charging system of car. Never able to fix this. Trunk leaks water around seal. Abs light keeps coming on . Mechanic could find no problem with ABS. Air conditioner/heater would only blow out defrost setting. Also bad smell comes from AC when on. Rear seat belts keep jamming; not able to use sometimes because they won't come out. Worst problem so far: transmission has failed. Not yet fixed. I loved this car once, now I hate it! The whole thing should be recalled.
Heater hose had a leak due to bracket above rubbing into it. Took to dealer & was informed by mechanic it was a design flaw. Had part repaired.
While driving with air conditioner on high, smoke started coming from the vents. When turning off the A/C, there was melting behind the switch for the blower.
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.
While driving at 55 MPH, the heater core blew out, and the consumer lost all power/leaked anti-freeze.
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.
Ford need to replace this car with a safe one! Come on 6 electrical failures? When will the fire start from the failures?..dateline nbc next!
Consumer experienced a power surge that shorted out the switch to the heater fan. Dealer has been contacted.
Power steering becomes disables when driven through puddles of water. Safety should be a recall by ford motor corp
Speedometer/odometer failed.
Speedometer failed.
Rubber window molding on driver's side loose, windshield trim failed also.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1996 Ford Contour?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history