Bracket that holds brake line into the rear part of the engine melted off or broke, causing no braking ability, which almost caused a crash. Currently will take to the dealer. Please provide further information.
1998 Ford Contour brakes complaints
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When she applied brakes pedal went all the way to floor. And the brake light stays on constantly. Consumer was going out of driveway/ backing up and applied brakes, and vehicle kept going. Vehicle slid and was involved in a crash. Vehicle at the dealership.
I am very displeased with the ford contour. About 2 month after I purchased my car I had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. I've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches I've dealt with. I'm really considering not to ever buy another ford car, this has been the worst car I've ever owned
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. My 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light. These issues, amongst a list of other major failures has occurred in the last 2.5 years of ownership of this lemon ( complete A/C system has been replaced, complete fuel system has been replaced, window motor has been replaced, etc.). Neither the ford manufacturer or dealerships have responded, agreed or offered any investigation, correction, compensation or assistance in response to these previously written and verbal matters, and legal action will commence. The issues listed in this table are only the recent (last 3 months), and do not include the montage of problems in the last 2 years, some of which are mentioned in the comments section.
I purchased my car in june 98 and before leaving the lot the service department had to replace both of the rear tires due to defects. They could not determine the exact problem. Therefore the tires were replaced. Since then I have had to replace the front tires in feb 2000. This was due to the tread seperation and extensive wear. At the same time I was told that the front brakes were bad and that I needed new brakes and rotors. The tires and brake job cost 481.93. Now I had 2 flat tires on the same tire within 3 weeks of each other and now the back brakes need replacing. I feel that these repairs are due to defective parts. I have already taken my car back to ford for at least 6 manufacturer recalls. I do not feel safe driving this car. The car sensor light has been replaced and replaced but it still comes on all the time. From my resaerch on this component this could cause the air bags to engage without cause. Between the recalls, tire, and the brakes this seems to me to be a very unsafe vechile. I was thinking that the problems were normal but after having all these recalls and now the recall on some of firestone tires I thought that I should let someone know of the problems that I've had with my car.( dot number: tire size: p20560r15 )
Water pumps failed.
Have had 5 recalls since buying the car. Also, have had to have the water pump changed. The problem is trying to get the recalls done. I had taken the car in previously only to be told they didn't have the parts and had to reschedule. The last two recalls I stressed the importance of getting these done when schedule. The air bag and the brakes were the last two. I scheduled them finally in april this year. On saturday afternoon I went to pick up my car only to be told they did not have the parts. I expressed again how hard it was for me to come in because I work 5-6 days a week. Again I rescheduled for july. I called and made an appointment verified the parts were there. I brought the car in. Again late saturday afternoon went to pick up the car only to be told again they did not have parts. It seems to be these recalls are not that important. I also asked why my brakes scrubbed when I stopped, they comment was we couldn't get it too. My point is it I do not believe the ford place cares one way or the other what happens to me or my car.
Ongoing problem with brake rotors continuing to warp. Needed replacement every 5000-10000 miles. This problem causes vehicle to virbrate when brakes are applied. Dealer notified. Please provide further details.
Master cylinder failed at 38000 and 53000 miles and is supposed to last at least 80000 miles.
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs.
Consumer called on feb 2, 2000 to see if parts were in, and they were not in.
Coil spring on the right front of car broke. Replacement of the following was necessary: shock absorber, cb spring, d boot, bearing assemnbly, aa seat, mounting assy, halfshaft assembly, cv joint assembly, brake shoes, disc brake rotor, tires.
Brakes failed and made noise while in use. Yh
The brake pressure control reducing valves failed prior to recall notice 00v‑075. Nlm
Consumer is very unhappy about the number (7) of recalls this vehicle has had including a recent brake recall. Nlm
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm
Recieved seven recall on my vehicle, brake recall
Dealer has no repair parts for recall #00v075000 concerning rear brakes, they may lockup. This is just one of several recalls that have been made on this vehicle. *ak.et.
Consumer has recieved yet another recall and is fed up because he had had too many things go wrong with this vehicle. Nlm
Possible engine failure resulted in the check engine light illuminating. Nlm
The consumer received a manufacturer's recall on water pump. A week later, consumer heard a knocking noise. Took vehicle back to the dealership, and mechanic told him that the bolts were loose on the water pump. Also, when consumer applied brakes there was a humming noise.
Abs brake failure.
When consume r stepped on brake pedal to reduce speed or to stop vehicle, he could hear noise coming from the brakes, like they were falling apart.
When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and car makes a hard noise.
There was 6 recalls that I was contacted on, 2 of which I had in the shop twice because not fixed properly also my ABS system went out on my car besides the heater blower and heat sensors which have been replaced twice.
Consumer smells a musty odor when using the A/C. Nlm
When applying brakes a heavy vibration will occur. Also brakes will squeak.3 set of brakes rotors have been replaced.
Brakes experiencing a loud noise when braking. Dealer has been notified in result of this vehicle was in accident.
When taking foot off the accelerator pedalvehicle continues to travel at the same speed for 5, 10, or maybe 15 seconds before slowng down. This increases the stopping time for braking. This vehicle to do this. Please provide further information.
While driving at 40 MPH and coming to a stop and brake pedal was applied, it was hard as if something was keeping it from being pushed. Brakes did not respond at all, causing consumer to strike another vehicle in the rear. Consumer suffered a concussion to the left side of head. The dealer was not contacted.
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