Dash was replaced, but it was installed improperly. Also, air conditioning system has leak, and will be replaced next spring. *la vehicle has had the following repairs or replacements: wheel bearings, brakes, tie rods, dashboard, intake manifold, passenger rear struts, left front dome lamp switch, left front speakers, and oygen sensor.
1999 Ford Contour brakes complaints
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Airbags did not deploy when rear ended. My car was pushed into intersection. Damage to car was bumper, had to replace mud guards and attaching hardware. Contacted ford about my concern they said that the force probably wasn't great enough. Everyone I spoke with asked about the airbags and were suprised when they didn't deploy as the force was greater than 20 miles an hour.
Several items first the dash bowed in from both sides,a month after picking the car up the air conditioner went out the dealership said my problem, the tires were bad we replaced them they are bad all the time have to be replaced more then a normal tire should , the car broke down last year on the highway again my problem the rotors and other things were bad somthing I as a consumer would not have known about , cannot get car inspected because the horn does not work and cannot be fixed due to airbag again my problem o yes was in a finder binder airbag did not work minor injries , the drivers seat rocks the rear seat belt will not work more problems this car is worth nothing I on;y drive to and from work in it and the way it is falling apart youd think I travel across country in it ...this is not a good car to ever purchase will never buy from ford again!!! Srb this prblems have been on going from 2000-2003.
When the consumer tried to apply the brakes the pedal went to the floor and caused extended stopping distance.
1999 ford contour w/ 2 lit. Engine and factory installed/authorized 8" brake system. Safety hazard: potential loss of control due to improperly designed and/or factory installed brakes. Trying to steer the car through evasive maneuvers while applying brakes is causing the car to shudder excessively. On apx april 7 I was in the left lane traveling northbound on I-71 apx 1 mile north of I-270. Accident apx 1/4 of a mile ahead forced everyone to slam on brakes. Car began to shudder excessively. Had another car close on my tail and began to position myself to the left to bail out into median if necessary and any steering action other than perfectly straight ahead caused the shuddering to become even more extreme. Haven't experimented with radical maneuvers while applying the brakes but I don't think it would be pretty. Starting in march, 2003 I had noticed slight vibration driving. Took car in to firestone for routine balance, alignment and rotation. After work done the car shuddered noticeably whenever brakes applied, particularly slowing down through 45 MPH to 30 MPH. Returned car to shop and they worked on rotors and drums. There was no improvement. Took car to 2nd firestone and had senior mechanic inspect. Replaced rear drums with new but problem persisted, so he put old drums back on and suggested taking to ford dealer. Took car to krieger ford. They repeated experiment with new drums with same result. They called ford hotline and were told that this was a known problem with 8" brakes. The only way to fix this is to install factory authorized 9" brake system per ford service bulletin 0009007. In other words ford knows it has a problem with the 8" brakes as designed and installed by ford but wants me to pay to eliminate this safety hazard. Also this problem appears to have caused all of my rims to become somewhat warped, with one excessively warped. Total cost is $523 for parts, $323 for labor, $100 for new rim.
The vehicle had poor gas mileage. The drivers window jammed. The rubber piece around the frame of the right side rear passenger's seat constantly came off. The shoulder harness on driver's side and in the rear seats twisted and jammed. The dashboard cover came loose. The radio operated poorly. The trunk latch often required multiple pulls to open the trunk. The air bag light intermittently came on. While driving there was a whining/grinding noise. *ak
Do to improper locating the rubber on the brake line unusual wear to rubber brake line. Have picture. Dt
Consumer states that while trying to slow down the consumer stepped on the brakes and ended up stepping on the accelerator also. Contacted dealer mr
Replacement brake rotors was only three weeks old. Rotors separated, did not retreive broken item from repair shop.
Driver was traveling at 30 MPH when another driver crossed in front of consumer, consumer hit the brakes, and rear of vehicle hydroplaned and flipped ovedr 3 times. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that the pcv was defective. Please provide any further information.
When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving would step on t brakes pedal and brakes will vibrate. Front rotors had to be replaced, and deffect is still there.
Consumers has been to dealer for the same brake problem 7 times before and after recall 00v075001/manufacturer's recall 00s03/ rear brake valves was done. Brakes sqeual when coming to a stop. Dealer couldn't find a remedy.*ak consumer states brakes squeal and sometimes they feel like there is air in them, dealer has replaced rear brake drums, problem still continues.
Recall 00 v 075 001brake /rear check valve: recall repairs was done in oct 2000. On above incident date vehicle experienced a rear wheel lock up while applying brakes at highway speed of 65 MPH,. This forced vehicle into an embankment. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that a representative will be sent out. *ak
Front end vibrates/ shakes when applying brakes. Pads and rotors have been replaced more than once, and the problem is still exists. Dealership is aware of problem.
While traveling at slower speeds driver heard a 'rubbing' sound, consequently had rotors turned and then replaced.
While pulling into garage the consumer could not get the brakes to stop the vehicle resulting in the vehicle hitting a fence and damaging the front of the vehicle, consumer recieved recall 00v‑075 regarding pcrv corrosion, consumer request that dealer look at brakes but they refused to check them unless she paid although vehicle was still under warranty. Nlm
The brakes make a constant grinding noise and mostly when the car is heated, the dealer states this is normal.
During recall repair the vehicle was damaged with a broken brake line and grease was remaining all over the vehicle, consumer is not satisfied with the dealership and the recall repair (00v‑075).
The electrical system was replaced.
Brakes were not operable when applied. Pedal went all the way down to floor and there was a sqeaking noise. Dealership was aware of the noise.
When braking intermittently vehicle will hear a metal to metal grinding noise. Manufacturer claims it is a normal characteristic of vehicle. Cause is unknown.
Since 12-15-99 I had cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock ,locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels . There is more where this came from the cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem . *ak( dot number: tire size: p/215/s0r1 )
While driving consumer would feel brakes rubbing and grinding. Took vehicle to dealer, and they turned the rotors. But, problem has reoccurred.
Car has been in shop 1/2 of time owned for numerous problems. Brake system had to be replaced in first two weeks and took company 4 weeks to "order" pads and rotors. Alignment is constantly off, since day car was picked up. Tires have been replaced once suppossedly,one is again wearing incorrectly and has very loud road noise. Paint was bubbly, carpet laid wrong, now power window makes horrible noises going up and down. Car has been more of a pain than anything I ever bought.
When brakes are applied over 30mph there is severe vibration in the front of the car. Contacted dealer , and they replaced wheels, and turned the rotors and drums in the rear. Car has been repaired 7 times for this problem. *ak
I have had car in shop 4 different times,they changed to rotors and brakes the first time at 3,000 miles.they claim the rotors were warped from the factory. The next 2 times they claim the car is fine,the last time ( car is still in the shop since 2/15/00 this is written to you 3-09-00) they are replacing the front rotors and brakes again, they say they are replacing the defrost switch and a wiring harness,the engine drivetrain they don't know???. I have lost time at work and I don't fell safe in the car. I refuse to take my "family" anywhere in this car!!!!!.
Brakes failed and replaced within the first month, after repair accident occurred due to lack of braking ability, during collision no deployment of the air bag and the seat belt came loose.
When the brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. Dealer has replaced the rotors.
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