Timing belt slipped off the vehicle. It had to be replaced five times already. When timing belts slipped vehicle shutdown.
1998 Ford Contour engine complaints
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Temperature gauge reads in very high normal range under normal driving conditions; car comes very close to overheating. Have I missed a recall notice on this problem?
Odor of anti-freeze is very strong inside car at times; dealer checked for leaks and said there were none.........no solution to problem.
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.
While driving back from chicago on i55, the water pump (which supposedly had a recall of which I was not notified) went out. Warning lights did not appear anywhere on the dashboard, and the only indication that anything might be wrong was a whining sound under the hood which stopped after a short interval. Within an hour, the entire car was destroyed. A new engine, water pump, electrical system, and radiator needed to be replaced. All of that is still being done, two weeks later. They have done the work without charge, and have given me a rental car to use in the meantime, however, with a new engine, they are only willing to give me a 9,000 mile warranty on the car repaired. Since this was not my fault, a fairly new car, and a lack of communication on the ford manufacturer that this was a problem, I feel that a full warranty on the repairs is justified. Additionaly, at the time of this occurrence, I had four middle school students in my care. The thought that the car could have quit in the middle of a six land traffic pattern in chicago without warning, would have been a disastrous accident with all of us possibly being killed. I think that the ford manufacturer needs to deal with this problem and immediately. Thank you. Ginger granger
While driving vehicle oil light came on. Engine stalled out. Noticed a reflection of flames on the ground. Lifted hood of vehicle & noticed the engine was on fire. Driver put flames out. The alternator was just replaced, twice, prior to fire. Was no warning.
After any oil change, with a little oil present on under-hood components, there is a strong burnt-oil smell into the passenger compartment, only when the car is stopped. I believe I have found a route whereby underhood air can be passed into the passeng
Consumer is not able to have recall repair completed due to back order of water pumps, however vehicle is overheating due to failure.
When traveling at any speed and upon hitting water in the road surface steering wheel lock up and freeze, causing poor steering control. Also, having problems with vehicle stalling when traveling at any speed. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle experienced failure of the water pump prior to recall notice, resulting in hazardous condition when leak caused drive belt to fall off. Mjs
Temperature gauge goes all the way to the red area. When car overheats it loses power. Since consumer purchased the car she had nothing but problems and recall notices.
Engine belt that dealer put on made a whistling sound. Then belt popped/shredded like ribbon.
Engine belt that dealer put on made a whistlung sound. Then, belt popped and shredded like ribbon.
Engine belt that dealer put on made the car have a whistling sound. Then belt popped and shredded like ribbon.
Enigine mounts broke while driving, causing the motor to fall on the steering shaft, which resulted in steering difficulties. Dealer has been contacted. Owner replaced the mount resting on the steering shaft at their expense. Ford would not repair at their cost. *ak
Transmission failed, rolled when in park position. Mjs
Cooling fan relay.
When it rains hard/floods and in puddles, car shuts off.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Vehicle has been taken to dealership 6+ times over the duration of ownership , car cuts off when driven in the rain , steering wheel locks and all power fails. Happens at low and high speeds . Told that ford is aware of problem but no protocol to fix the problem . Dealer cannot fix because they dont know cause of problem as told by ford customer service department
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and a crash. Also an humming noise in the engine, affecting the way vehicle drives. Please provide further information.
Water pump leaking.
Car stalls while idling at red light
While driving at 65 MPH the vehicle died out without any prior warning. Also, there is some noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle has been in the shop over and over and the tranmission has been replaced twice. But dealer can't determine the problem.
Speedometer failed. Yh
Consumer has been experiencing problems with exhaust pipes. Consumer smell fumes coming through the heater vents. The manufactuere has yet to be contacted.
Check engine light on.
Car power in the interior of the car cuts off then the engine stalls out. Dealer has seen vehicle 7 times and can't find a solution.
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle suddenly stalls, and within 6 seconds of its stalling the entire vehicle just shuts down. Dealer has been contacted.
Whenever driving at different speeds the engine would lock up. Vehicle would buck before engine shuts down. Been to dealership at least 8 different times. Told no problem exists. Now needs parts for repair.
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