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1997 Ford Contour brakes complaints
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Recal 00v075000/rear brake valve: dealer refused to honor recall because consumer was involved in an accident due to brake failure. Consumer registered a complaint with manufacturer. Dealer told consumer that repairs would not be done until they get the approval from manufacturer.
Hydraulic control unit failed, causing erractic performance of ABS. Cause is unknown. *ak
Hi, we have had so many problems I can't believe that ford dosen't recall the 97 contours.we only had the car 1 month and the e.g.r valve to the exhaust manifold was replaced.the p.c. Valve has been serviced 4 times.the egr pressure feedback /back pressure was replaced.the rotor on the brakes was cracked and had to be replaced.we have had the car in the shop a total of 58 days.we took the car in 5 times telling them about this burning odor coming from the A/C vents. Recall about wire harness. They said could not verify concern. Untill my husband took it for the 4 time when the car was full of this foggy smoke. He made a service advisior come out and look at the car full of smoke.for three months 10-9-99 untill present .we have had to endure headaches vomiting and loss of our voices because they said they could not verify concern.we now have pictures of neglect of the safety of my husband and 5 children. The burned melted parts they should have replaced back on 10-9-99 it took untill 1-22-00 and as of right now 2- 10-00 another dealership has had the car for 7 day's. Major defects with the 97 contour.we think they sold all there cng cars to people and didn't tell them. I know they sure didn't tell us. 3 times on the oil change paper they mention about the selenoid.you don't have that done with a oil change.maybe you guy's can check into it? Why else would owners of just the 97 contours have so many problems? Check your t s b pages.please let us know what we can do we can't trust anyone to fix it right when we were told by ford service people they couldn't find the problem.something is really wrong with all of these cars.
While braking there is a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle, and the brake pedal goes to the floor, caused extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced a bar in the rear brakes. Problem still exists.also, dealer is going to replace pins in the rear brakes even though the noise is coming from the front of the vehicle. Please provide further information.
After parking vehicle in driveway vehicle disingaged and traveled out of park into street. Dearel has been contacetd. Please provide further informaton.
Rotors are warped. The dealer has replaced three sets of rotors. Manufacturer has been notified.
Driver was in an front end accident that was caused by application of the brakes which failed. Consumer lost control and hit a gaurdrail head-on. Upon impact, passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side air bag failed to deploy.
Was driving 70mph & started to apply brakes to slow down, vehicle went into a 180 degree spin. Another vehicle hit the right side. Vehicle winded up facing opposite direction towards traffic. Will be taking to dealer.
When coming to a stop and applying the brakes they make a roaring sound. Dealer claims the brakes are working properly. *ak
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a grinding noise coming from the brakes, and the brake rotors had to be replaced.
Consumer experienced steering problem at 61000. Also, had to change tires and brakes.
Upon inspection of the brake flux hose, there was a lot of friction abrasion due to improper installation of hose. The abrasion was so excessive that it thinned the hose to the inner liner, and when the brakes were applied the pressure caused it to burst, and lose all brake fluid and braking capabilities. The part and pictures are available if needed. The dealer charged $328 to fix the problem, but I feel that it should have been done at no charge, since it was clear that it was defective due to improper installation at factory.
While drivng in snowy/wet conditions ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up/vibrates/shake. Then vehicle slid in the direction it was going, causing an accident. Vehicle had no braking ability at all. Also, dealer replaced the rear left caliper. Dealer was aware of the problem, but said it was the way the system operated. Please provide further inforamtion.
Problems occurred since car was less than 500 miles old. The cutting off of the engine has been reported from that time and still occurs after 17,600 miles. Problem cannot be found. Loss control of vehicle when the ABS and engine shut down when driving during a snowy weather. Loss control of car and went off the road. Other problems include driver seat moves forward intermittently when braking.
While driving vehicle at 45 to 50 MPH steering wheel vibrates, cause unknown. Also, vehicle has excessive brake noise. *ak
Rear brakes vibrate.
Driving approximately 45mph and attempting to change lanes, got into right lane and touched brakes lightly to steer car straight, steering locked up, couldn't steer left or right, steering stuck in slant position. Pumping brakes and the brakes were not working. Car ran into guardrail and flipped three times. Air bag deployed.
When brakes are applied , the brakes start making loud noises. Had the pads replaced last month and now the same noise has returned again. Dealer said that rotors needed replacement.
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