The left front coil spring snapped and pierced the drivers side tire locking it up--upon taking it to my mechanic, it was the third one in a week on a ford product, upon going to the dealership they groaned "another one" they had another contour in the shop with a similar problem--broken spring, don;t know if theirs punctured the tire or not--we were lucky, it happened right after my daughter pulled into the driveway and parked the car--had it happened on the open road there would have been a serious accident---is there a recall on this item--I have since found out that other ford products have had this problem and there was a shield installed to prevent the spring from making contact with the tire.
1998 Ford Contour suspension complaints
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Consumer heard a knocking sound from front right of vehicle, had it inspected, and was told that right front coil spring was broken.
Right coil spring broke. Dealer notified, and repairs made at consumer's cost. "no recalls and out of its warranty". *ak
Right front coil spring broke while pulling from parking space; tire was punctured.
Vehicle was parked. In middle of night consumer heard a loud noise. Next morning he started vehicle, put it in gear ,but vehicle did not move forward or reverse. Consumer then noticed that wheel well on left front was laying on top tire, vehicle still at dealer, coil spring broke or strut. *ak consumer also had front brake pads replaced,
Dealer was inspecting vehicle and discovered that front coil springs were broken. *ak consumer states broken spring has extensive rust on both surfaces of break.
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.
The consumer pressed the gas pedal and it promptly fell to the floor, the consumer noticed parts on the floorboard. Nlm
Consumer noticed flat tire. Called tow truck who found front left coil spring had broken and went through the tire. *ak consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Spring failed while sitting in a parking lot waiting for passenger. No off road or gravel road usage of car.
Consumer states a noise can be heard when the wheels are turned left or right, wheels were replaced once by the dealer, when driving, sometimes vehicle will shake very bad. Vehicle has bad brakes.
Right front coil spring broke after 9,000 miles and after replacing left front coil spring. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While traveling at various speeds vehicle was pulling to the right. When having oil changed consumer was told that front spring coil was broken.
Front coil spring broke and punctured front tire, car left road and had to be towed.
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??
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Front coil spring broke as backing out of a driveway; tire was punctured.
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.
Front end will not stay aligned it has been realigned 3 times 3/28/00 last time, and the front drivers side tire has been replaced 5 times, it is already showing wear, and its only been 1200 since it was realigned. We have not had the car 1 full year.
Tires have flat spots. Consumer can hear the difference. When driving on slippery roads vehicle will slide and could cause an accident. Dealer said tires were out of line. Then, dealer said the struts were bad.
While driving at 10 MPH front spring coil broke. Provide further details.
Macpherson strut and trans axle broke within 45000 miles.please provide further information.
Starter relay failed.
The right front coil spring broke into two pieces, causing difficult steering and a stong pull to the right.
Vehicle pulls to the left & the air conditioning unit has a musk smell.
The sway bar was improperly installed causing vehicle to malfunction while driving over certain objects in the road.
While driving at 60 MPH car jerks and vibrates.
When driving at any speed there is a knocking and clucking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, headlights are working intermittently.
The vehicle vibrates when driving about 60mph ,on the front end. Dealer has seen four times. Problem still exist. Mjs
The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. Also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.
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