1998 Ford Contour: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Electrical · 284,371 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the driver was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact, who was a certified independent mechanic, where he discovered that all of the wires under the hood were exposed and corroding. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 284,371.

Filed Oct 16, 2009 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 60 MPH the entire instrument panel and radio failed, and then the engine stalled. The driver was able to jump start the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility, and the mechanic concluded that the wiring harness failed. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 01v230000 (electrical system). No repairs were made, and the vehicle was inoperable. The failure and current mileages were 82,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed May 4, 2009 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the wiring harness and the wiring around the heating unit sensors have deteriorated. The coding has cracked off the other wires, causing them to be exposed. This allows all of the wires to touch each other, which could cause a short in the vehicle. As a result, the engine temperature gauge does not work. The vehicle is still operable, but the coolant temperature becomes extremely high. In addition, the vehicle stalls while traveling at low speeds, such as 15 MPH. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v230000. The contact feels that the vehicle should be included in the recall since the failures were identical. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 94,600 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the engine wiring harness insulation failed and caused the wires to touch, which could possibly result in a fire. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty any longer. The contact discovered a recall for the 1995-1997 models for the exact same defect. As a result, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to his residence. The vehicle jerked and made a beeping noise prior to the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 94,600 and current mileage was 94,782.

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact's vehicle stalled while driving 35 MPH and the driver was unable to move the car from the middle of the road. The contact took the car to dealer (maroone ford) and they told her that the failure was due to a problem with the electrical system and that it was under warranty but she will have to wait for the repairs.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, all power failed causing the engine to stall, along with steering and brake failures. The service dealer attempted to diagnose the problem on several occasions without success. The power failure had happened 6 times since 2001. An independent service dealer expressed the wiring harness was beyond repair and should have been replaced. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 32,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled several times immediately after being started and the check engine light illuminated constantly. Therefore the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the battery, on-board computer, and alternator were replaced. A rebuilt transmission was also installed. After the work was performed, the problems continued. There is a the federal safety agency recall campaign # 98v233000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift related to the make and model of the vehicle, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The water pump and thermostat was replaced. Updated 05/03/06.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Electrical · 90,300 miles · FL

My vehicle was manufactured on 5/15/97 but is titled as a 1998 vehicle. Ford motor company has issued a recall on 1995-1997 ford contour vehicles for a problem where the insulation falls off the underhood wiring. My vehicle has this problem to the extent that bare copper wiring is exposed at every connector under the hood and I am sure in places that are not visible as well. If these wires contact each other, possible engine stalling, loss of lighting, cooling and even engine fires are possible. Ford motor company is refusing to make the repairs because the vehicle is titled as a 1998 even though it wwas manufactured in 1997 with the same parts as the vehicles they are offering to repair. I am refering to their warranty extension 99m03 which calls for all wiring harnesses to be replaced at no cost to the consumer. My local ford examined the vehicle and agreed that the repairs were necessary for the ontinued safe operation of this vehicle but when he looked up the VIN in his system, the vehicle was not covered because of the title year, (1998 but built in 1997 with 1997 parts). They are obviously well aware of the problem but for some unknown reason are refusing to make good on my vehicle.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · 71,000 miles · OH

While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall and the check engine light would stay on. The dealer informed the consumer that a new engine was needed. This vehicle has been repaired for thirteen recalls since ownership by the consumer. *ak *la

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Consumer stated that while driving and with no warning the vehicle stalled, which made it difficult to control. Dealer notified.*ak the failure was intermittent. Several attempts were made to repair the problem. It occurred a lot at idle or while coasting, especially when turning corners. Dealer confused. *ph

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · MN

After going through two fuel pumps, first pump went at 32000 miles and the second around 62000, I have had extreme problems with the fuel pump. Now, my car doesn't start on its own very often. I have to wiggle the fuel pump under the backseat in order to start the car. I have, on occasion, had the engine die while traveling down the freeway or in the middle of an intersection. Once the fuel pump was wiggled, the car started again and I was on my way. I took my car to a well trusted mechanic and he told me that ford doesn't have any parts to fix the very loose pipe that runs into the fuel pump. I am very concerned about this issue and feel that my car may stall and cause myself and others great danger. Please help.

Filed Jul 19, 2003 · Engine · GA

Car sputtering and stalling. Service engine light comes on and stays on. Have had it "reset" to turn the service engine light off only for it to come back on a few days later.