1997 Ford Contour: engine stalls while driving

9 of the 217 complaints about the 1997 Ford Contour describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 30 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2001
1
2000
21
1999
27
1998
43
1997
9
1996
34
1995
42

What owners say

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Engine · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact personally performed a diagnostic. The contact replaced the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, fuel injector, and pulleys. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 2/21/13 *cn status update 03/19/13

Filed Mar 6, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · NC

Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Acceleration, Steering · 74,000 miles · MS

While driving 45 MPH with foot on the accelerator pedal steering wheel locked up, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed have taken to dealership, but the problem was not resolved.

Filed Sep 13, 2001 · Engine · CA

Engine overheated and stalled prematurely.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · NJ

Vehicle stalls out without warning, replace sensor, iac valve, mass air flow sensor, transmission, shift assemble.

Filed Jan 23, 2000 · Engine · FL

Four repair attempts have been made to prevent my car from stalling in water puddles. After notifying manufacturer of intent to file lemon law, service department has been very cooperative. Manager says it is now repaired.

Filed Sep 16, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · CA

There is a short within the battery, and the consumer has to get someone to give her a jump. Also, alarm system isn't working. When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and cutting off. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Engine · FL

While driving at any speed vehicle stalls without prior warning, and their is a loss of power.

Filed May 3, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Car will crank over, but will not start. It has occurred 5 times. Four times it required to be towed to the service dept at ford for repairs. Only once did the vehicle shut down while driving approx 40 miles an hour. The fuel pump has been replaced twice since I have owned the car, however when the car gets towed into the dealers, they are not able to really determine what is the defect with the car.