1997 Ford Contour suspension problems

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Suspension · 123,000 miles · OH

1997 ford contour gl 4 cyl 123,000 miles. My right front coil spring is broken and the other three look to be heavily rusted and cracked. I have called the dealership and they have no information about the tsb 98m04 about which I was never notified.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · OR

I believe all 1997 ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years I have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, both lower control arms, bushings, sway bars, wheel bearings, front & rear brakes and rotors(both twice!!!!), axle, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, egr valve, coil springs, battery, balljoints, door latch, almost all of the full front suspension!!!! There are more parts that I had replaced but I can't remember all the names of the parts there are too many!! My check engine light will not turn off, seat belt light will not turn off, short in the drivers side power window, the engine will (rev) up by itself when it's in gear and when it's not, short in the drivers side power seats, water leakage in the trunk, A/C leaks onto the passenger side floor, all doors squeak no matter what you do, carpet is falling out, horn will not work most of the time, same for the cruise control, windshield wiper sprayer does not work, knocking noise coming from the engine, ended up in very bad debt because of this and no one will take it, I still owe money on the piece of crap. Contacted ford motor at one time regarding all the parts I replaced after the first year I had it, they say it's not there problem. Dealership who sold it to me says it was just fine, bull crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I believe that those are too many items for a 1997 to go wrong on.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Suspension · NH

Twice I have had to replace the front wheel bearings since I brought the car.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Suspension · NJ

Remedy for recall is not properly designed. There are two bolts that hold the cylinder like case around coil that are about 1 or two inches away from tire itself.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

Consumer states vehicle exhibits problems with the front end, the sway bar was replaced along with the front wheel bearings, the bearings were being replaced one after the other so the consumer requested to have them both replaced at the same time to even out the wear, however ford declined, now there is a noise in the front end that can not be remedied, the dealer has replaced several things at consumers cost, however will not reimburse consumer for the unnecessary repairs made to try and fix the noise.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Suspension · MI

Three replacements of front wheel bearing, and one replacement of right rear bearing, all replacements made from two different dealers. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Nov 28, 2001 · Suspension · MI

While driving there was a continuous rubbing noise coming from the tires. Took vehicle to dealer and they said front tires needed replacement. Consumer replaced two front tires. 2 months later, noise continued. Consumer put all new tires, and noise continued, and got louder and louder. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was front wheel bearings.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Suspension · ME

Front coil spring failed and caused tire to explode.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Suspension · OH

Consumer took vehicle to dealership/mechanic for a "roaring" noise coming from front end. This noise would become louder with speed. Dealer stated that problem was with bearings of vehicle. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Fuel system, Suspension · KS

Rear suspension creaking noise has been persistant, "fixed" 4 times by dealer, yet problem persists; fuel gauge floats cannot seem to be fixed (3 new guages, 2 fuel senders, 1 new fuel tank & float).