Vehicle stalls for no reason. Consumer will go to start vehicle, and it will not start. When going in low speed or coming to a complete stop vehicle stalls. Sometimes when trying to pull off vehicle stalls. Contacted dealer.
1998 Ford Contour engine complaints
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Vehicle stalls out while driving. Engine check light was fixed so consumer would see the warning sign. Problem was intermittent, but currently an ongoing issue. Engine needs a vct solenoid replaced at the consumer's cost.
Vehicle shut down without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.
Intermittently under wet conditions vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle and adjusted belts. Please specify which belts, and provide additional information.
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts. Dealer has seen vehicle. *ak consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following: fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.
Within 55,000 miles engine mounts have broken, causing vehicle to vibrate, and engine to rise when accelerating. Please give any further details.
Consumer sped up to pass another vehicle, and when slowing down vehicle started to vibrate. Also, vehicle was racing up to 2000 RPM/, stalling, and making a rumbling sound. Dealer stated oxygen sensor had gone bad. It controls amount of air and gas mixture.
The vehicle shuts down intermittently while driving, vehicle loses all function. Nlm
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Cooling guage shows engine running at high end-almost to red.
The water pump and now the fuel pump. This has been a very bad experience with ford the inconvience and the freedom of purchasing a new car has left me frustrated and afraid to trust the car.
Engine mount bracket bolt broke. Causing the engine to move.
Consumer has had a recall on engine overheating, and dealer has had vehicle for a week. Dealer indicated vehicle was not part of recall.*ak the timing belt was replaced, then new motor due to overheating, 2 months laer there was an internal repair complete, vehicle overheated again and engine was replaced again, consumer is requesting total refund and to turn in vehicle, all problems occurred within a one year period.
First day car was bought engine died, took to dealer, and they gave consumer another contour. Currently, vehcile will shut off in middle of intersection. Dealer replaced transmission, and engine was acting up. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in 3 times for transmission problems, it jerks and vibrates, consumer does not think that dealer replaced transmission like they said. 1 time for engine problems. Consumer has been in 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration. Front sway bar replaced, steering would shimmy and rattle. Blower motor assembly replaced, due to rattling noise in air conditioner, also cycling switch replaced due to air conditioner not cooling. Left front seat belt buckle assembly replaced, belt would not buckle. Starter failed and was replaced. Engine light illuminated, dealer found loose connection at act. Rear struts replaced, noisy.
Engine blower motor switch has caused wire harness to burn. Ford has extended warranty on vehicle. However,vehicle has exceeded mileage.
Since june of 2000 vehicle was running hot. Took to dealer, and they said it was internal they could not fix it. In february, whole engine went out.
Water pump stopped working while consumer was driving and caused engine to overheat and stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer wouldn't do anything.
After noticing a whining sound at approximately 30 MPH in second gear and an increase in vibration when the air conditioner was on, the transmission was rebuilt on 10/10/98, on 8/3/2000 the transmission was replaced because of sudden and violent slipping, on 8/28/00 check engine light came on because oxygen sensor had been disconnected while transmission was replaced, sensor reconnected/replaced. Cj
While traveling at 75mph the engine water pump goes out. Only thing heard or seen was a engine knock. The engine had to be replaced.
Consumer has been smelling fumes inside vehicle for 6-8 months. Several dealers could not determine what caused it. Consumers complained that fumes were making her sick. Consumer has stopped driving vehicle.
A/c not cold enough due to faulty seal o-rings at the evaporator top and lower line outlet. Nlm
When it rains alot serpentine belt skips and I lose steering power. The last time it happened I nearly struck a concrete wall. I called the dealer and the manager played dumb saying that he was not aware of a dealer notice. I checked your web page and there is a service bulletin. I am afraid if this were to happen at speed or on a curve that I or my children could be seriously injured if involved in a crash.
Speed sensor broke causing the speedometer to not work, confusing the car's computer, the engine reved on high and the vehicle suddenly bucked like it was downshifting.
While under warranty the engine light came on. Had it replaced. While under warranty had the rear main seal replaced. Just three weeks after that repair the oil light came on. I checked the oil level and found that it was at the proper level.I took it to the dealer who said I needed a new engine. Now I have appealed to ford moter co. To replace the engine at their cost. It seems to me that the failure began under warranty but only manifested itself 3 weeks after the warranty period.
Vehicle was running hot the 1st time dealer kept it for 2 weeks & claimed it was fixed. Vehicle went to the dealer again this time for 47 days which a loaner vehicle was given & it was returned with no explanation what was wrong. It's still running hot.
Though this car is only slightly over 3 years old, I have had 5 recalls on it, had to replace front wheel bearings ($400), console clock light has burned out, had to replace windshield due to extensive crack caused by small stone chip,etc. Current cam timing job estimated at $1,000. I've never had this much trouble with a vehicle in my life. Asked ford's to cover 1/2 of cost; was referred to dealer, who "declined." is there anything else I can do about this lemon??
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.
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.
My understanding is there is supposedly 4 catalytic converters on the 1998 contour.
Valve sticks shut, causing fuel to backup and spill when filling tank. Was replaced, now replacement part also sticking.
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