This is the second cd4e transmission we have had that failed at approximately the same mileage. The first was a 1995 mazda 626, serial# 11yvge22c6s5374843. In both cases the transmission had a complete failure due to an inadequate supply of transmission oil caused by the computer system's failure to maintain an adequate supply of transmission oil to the system. Bothe ford and mazda were contacted by phone about the problems and both companies stated that they stand by their warranty and would not provide any assistance with repairs, due to the fact that the car's warranty had expired and we did not purchase any extended warranty. If just seems odd that two cars with the same transmission should, with approximately the same mileage, suddenly require a new transmission. I admit that I put more than the average miles on a car in a given year, however the miles are mainly highway/interstate miles at a cruising speed, generally with the cruise control on, a manner of driving that does not cause the transmission to have to shift as in stop and go traffic. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1998 Ford Contour transmission complaints
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Was at a complete stop, took off going to make a left hand turn, and transmission went out. Coasted vehicle to the side.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Automatic transmission interlock system became inoperative. Anyone can move the automatic transmission without depressing the brake pedal, which may cause a vehicle to roll away.
Recall # 98v233000/ford shift lever damage; owner has contacted two dealerships, neither dealer had parts to correct recall. Dealers contacted in november(1998)/ december(1998),and april(1999). Owner has received second recall notice.
At 10,000 miles the transmission has totally malfunctioned cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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
Console transmission cover failed. Yh
Automatic transaxle shift indicator recall but not repaired due to lack of part.(98v‑233).
Speedometer malfunctioned.
Unable to have recall done due to lack of parts. *yc (98v‑233)
Transmission failed on three occasions.
Shift light indicator failed prior to notice, not able to be repaired due to lack of parts.
Consumer received recall notice, and contacted dealer/manufacturer in 11/98. Parts not in after 60 days. Owner cannot get remedy of problem. Provide further information.
When driving at any speed the automatic transmission floor shift lever was damaged, and the vehicle lost power. Also, the paint on the vehicle has acid rain in it.
Consumer received mfr. Recall notice #98 s 26 / ford: shift level damage which the gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Owner took vehicle to dealer after receiving recall notice #98v233000. Dealer had checked vehicle & could not shift lever. Informed owner parts not available. Would need to order parts.
The consumer has received a recall letter for shift lever damage. Since the consumer received the letter, the parts have been unavailable. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted the dealer, no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98v233000. Please give any further details.
The consumer received a recall letter for automatic transmission shift lever indicator, recall number 98s26. After a delay in obtaining parts, the recall repairs were performed, no problem since. *ak
Consumer received recall notice #98v233000 for the shift lever, but the dealer doesn't have the parts to fix the vehicle.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle jumps into gear on its own. In addition, the engine is very loud. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Intermittently while parked and the ignition off the vehicle will slip out of gear without any warning. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Gas tank failed since ownership, gas leaking with fumes entering vehicle.
Vehicle has severe vibration from front drive train at speeds between 60-70 MPH.
Vehicle experiences a hard shifting problem.
The interlock system malfunctioned. While driving the vehicle interlock system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall and could potentially cause an accident.
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