A/c not cold enough due to faulty seal o-rings at the evaporator top and lower line outlet. Nlm
1998 Ford Contour transmission complaints
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I mentioned to the dealership where I purchased my car that when I test drove it, it just seemed to jerk when it would shift. Ken schuck assured me that there was not anything wrong with the car. It did come with a wpc assoc. Limited warranty though if anything would happen it would be covered. Well, my car continued to automatically shift hard and I was allowed to take it to aamco in wmspt. Pa. This was a month ago. They looked at it and said there was nothing wrong with my car. I continued to drive it up until 4 weeks ago and on my way to work "the transmission went." I contacted ken and told him what happened and he said to call the warranty co. And take it to a dealership. Which I did and 4 weeks to this day, they still have it and it's still not repaired! That's at farfield ford pa. 570‑368‑8121. So, between ken, wpc warranty and farfield, I'm not getting my car fixed. Please help me. I know there is recall work that needs done also. Please help me.
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
3rd gear syncronizer failed. Transmission is difficult to shift into 3rd gear. Grinding sound present when shifing into 3rd, even with the clutch pedal pushed all the way in.
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.
When attempting to shift into 3rd gear, gears grind severely.
Engine check light stayed on the dashboard constantly. Vehicle will not move beyond 30 MPH in first gear. Then when vehicle is in second gear it goes up to 70mph.
Vehicle jumped into reverse inadvertendly while in park, resulting in a collision. Manfuacturer and dealer have been notified.
Speedometer/odmeter and fuel gauge are not working. Vehicle gave no prior warnings, and shutdown while in motion. Dealership's remedy for fuel gauge and speedometer are for them to be replaced. Defect may have caused consumer into an automobile accident.*ak sometimes, all of them do work, but may fail while traveling.
Vehicle can not receive recall repair (98v‑233), parts are not available, vehicle accelerates when the consumer releases foot off the gas pedal at this time, possible malfunction of recall component being experienced at this time.
The speedometer, odometer, trip odometer and gas gauge stop working on an intermittent basis. Generally they resume working on their own, at which time the low fuel warning light comes on for a few seconds and then goes out. I returned the car to the dealer for service on 10 april 00. They could not verify the intermittent problem and did nothing. I hit the top of the dash smartly, which fixed the problem for about six weeks, but now it has returned. Lack of knowledge about speed and fuel is most annoying and dangerous as well.
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.
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
When trying to shift gear from first to second, consumer is unable to shift. Has to focus on the pawl, make sure of the right gear, then focus on the road. Transmission hangs up going into second gear. *ak
While driving during rain heavy water gets under the transmission, causing it to jerk and shift hard. Also, leaking transmission fluid and a burning smell coming through the heater vents. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate the federal safety agency recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also, manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
Macpherson strut and trans axle broke within 45000 miles.please provide further information.
Whle driving in first gear transmission felt like it was slipping out of gear. The same happend when it was in third gear.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to drop in the gears which may cause a rear end collision. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
Can't get car into first gear.
Complete failure of transmission. I applied for the po7 program for loyal customers and was denied. I have $500,000.00 in ford products in service and have been purchasing ford products since 1970 for our second generation family business. What is a loyal customer to ford motor company?
Headlight's are not working, and the door light above floor lights on the driver's side and passenger's side don't work. Also, speedometer isn't working properly.
Thump in front end after coasting and then resumeing speed.
Whenever shifting into reverse, it would make popping noise. Would have loud rattling noise underneath vehicle. The air bag light keeps flashing on/off while driving. The overdrive switch do not work properly when in use. The light for ABS brakes comes on & stays when vehicle is in use. The rubber trimming around the windows had came off. The dimmer & the dome light would cut off & then on. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Reporting problem with vehicle transmssion; whenever shift indicator is engaged in any other gear, consumer can hear a crunching /clicking sound. Dealer notified. Can the federal safety agency provide information on this matter on normal wear at this milages at 51,000 .
While driving at 60 MPH withou prior warning transmission blew out and the consumer was able to coast to the side of the road.
Transmission failed, rolled when in park position. Mjs
The car hesitates and jumps in and out at high speeds. When the overdrive is off the car doesn't do it. I've had it to autonation three times and they say there's nothing wrong with the car. Thank you peter stoa
Manual gear shift on this vehicle sticks, when the clutch is applied to shift into first it, will not allow this command . Once it gets into first there is a problem getting it out. This also happens with the reverse gear. The problem does not always occur. Dealer has been contacted.
There was no notification of recall concerning transmission failure.
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