1999 Ford Contour brakes problems

Filed May 28, 2009 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · OH

Rear brake failure on 99 ford contour se contacted dutro ford zanesvile ohio said there was no recall on this car.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The vehicle stalls and makes a lot of noise during acceleration. The overhead lights and other interior lighting will not dim when the vehicle is turned off. The contact must remove the bulbs to dim the lights. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the ignition switch locks up. A mechanic stated that the front sway bar was leaking and the brakes, rotors, and struts were corroded and needed to be replaced. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 99,098 miles · VA

Vibration when brakes applied. This problem started before I even pulled off the lot when I bought it used. The dealership had supposedly fixed it. Now, this was the second time that I needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. The first time I bought a set of tires, then got an alignment. Was told I needed different tires since the vibration did not stop. Bought more tires ,and was told that it had nothing to do with the alignment. Today, my car would not accelerate. The check engine light came on, and I immediately took it to a repair shop. It's going to cost $120 just to have diagnostics done. I also heard strange noises from the back of the car every time I brake. I'm shopping for a new car tomorrow. I have yet to meet someone who can tell me exactly what was wrong with my car and fix it!

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Brakes · 51,200 miles · NY

I have observed an ongoing problem with my 1999 ford contour where the ABS comes on whenever the brake pedal is pressed, especially at lower speeds (under 15 MPH). I do not know what failed to cause this condition and offered to bring the car to a ford dealer for inspection, but they declined to have me do so.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Brakes · 53,488 miles · TX · crash

Dt: the contact's daughter's car had braking problems. The brakes lagged on reaction time in an emergency braking situation which resulted in the car being totaled. The air bags deployed, and no one was injured. The car was never taken to a mechanic to check the brakes.

Filed Nov 10, 2005 · Body, Brakes · IL

The federal safety agency website confirms 79 similar complaints of ford's known manufacture defects in dashboard assembly is a safety hazard that compromises the occupant/pedestrian saftey: warped dash panel and sprung out front defrost grill obstructs driver's view; loose grill strikes windshield while car in motion and could break it; deflects proper airbag deployment; proper airflow of defrost is deflected; ford knowingly manufactures and sells defective vehicles. Then immediately issues a "customer satisfaction program" notice (in this case cps # 01b78) that has an expiration date designed to preempt manifestation of the defects by the customer. On my 1999 ford contour se, the defroster grill has sprung out and juts out of alignment so that the airflow from defrost mechanism is obstructed. Dashboard warped and separated from windshield on the driver's side with the fissure spreading toward the passenger side. Ford customer service declined to do repairs/replacement at no charge, stating ford is no longer liable because the customer service program expired august 2002. Instead, the ford dealer service department offered me the loyal customer service deal of making the repair for cost of only $1638.12. I purchased the vehicle new in february 1999 for $18077.16 (financed price of $24318.40)!!! My car loan has been paid in full february 2004 with no late payments. My vehicle's routine maintenance was done by the ford dealer's service department. I am a second time ford owner; my previous vehicle was a 1992 ford tempo. However, lord willing, the 1999 contour will be my last. These are just some of the additional expenses I incurred seldom used A/C repair $275 faulty engine light 02 sensors replace $500 dealer cut brake roters too low $800.

Filed May 29, 2005 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · OH

Ever since we bought this vehicle (1999 ford contour) last august from gsa it has squealed when the brakes are applied. It had only almost 9k on it at that time. Now with near 20k it squeals like metal and vibrates when the brakes are applied. Mostly at around less than 40 MPH that I have really noticed. The tires seem to be wearing unevenly, too after 2 alignments. Seems to be fine other than that now that the electrical problem that was recalled was fixed.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · MI

The ABS engaged continually due to corrosion in the tone ring apparatus. Dealer says it is unusual, and will cost $600.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · GA

I have normal use on my car and on july 26, 2004 my air bag light and the emergency brake light came on. I read my owner's guide to see what the problem could be and it stated that if theses problems was to occur that I need it to be service by a qualified technician. I brought my vehicle in on july 27, 2004 to get it serviced. I informed ford that I smelled a wire burning, and that I saw a little puff of smoke on july 26, 2004 that came from under my dash board. I was informed my the ford dealership that they did 3 diagnostic test on it and they still could not figure out what the problem is with the airbag system. This is a safety problem that could have ended up deadly if I was to get into an accident because of the malfunctions in the car. As far as what is being done is beyond me because they still cannot figure out what the problem is, and what parts are going to be needed for the repairs on my car. I would like to matter to be investigated immediately before someone get hurt, and they don't have their air bag system nor emergency brake light system working.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Body, Brakes · TN

My ford contour only has 69000 miles. Already, brakes have had to be replaced twice, dashboard curling up about 6 inches and defrost cover has come loose blocking view, now the timing belt is going bad, had to replace to motor mount. Fuel pump also went out.