1997 Ford Contour transmission problems

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. While attempting to shift gears, the gear indicator displayed an inaccurate reading. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v233000 (powertrain:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift). The vehicle has not been repaired. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 01/29/08 *bf updated 01/29/08

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · VA

Shift lever does not engage drive when shifted to d position; will only engage when shifted to 2 position.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · NY

Trasmission failure at 48000 miles and again at 101000 miles both requiring complete rebuild. Both failures were sudden onset and the second occured at highway speed witch nearly caused a serious accident (thank god for the quick thinking driver behind me) took to 5 different shops for diagnoses. All said that the cd4e transimission was a notoriously bad transmission on both fords and mazdas

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 93,000 miles · IN

Engine blows with no warning trany goes while going uphill at 25 MPH

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 Oct 15, 2003 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · FL

Cd4e transmission in 1998 ford contour gl (same complaint as the c4de in the mazda 626). Transmission needed to be rebuilt due to the tss sensor breaking and falling inside the transmission - which stopped the pump and caused vehicle to become inoperable. The sensor is in the driver's side fenderwell, where it is exposed to road hazards and environmental conditions. Not a good design. Furthermore, the repair costs $3000 for a new transmission and all this happened because ford put the sensor in a position where it can break and cause significant damage. It's a lousy design. The sensor should be somewhere under the hood - not in the fenderwell.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Transmission · NY

Driver has problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Transmission will pop out of gear, rendering vehicle's operation. Please describe details.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Transmission · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Transmission · SD

Console gear shift indicator failed, causing shifter to be stuck in gear.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Bought car 4months ago, and transmission went out already. Requested test reports from dealer and they have not returned my phone call. Transmission can not be save and it died without warning, well cost 2600.00 to get new one.