1999 Ford Contour electrical problems

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 99,279 miles · OH

I have a 1999 ford contour I bought it and 6 months later the timing belt went out this cost me $800.00 out of pocket after the warranty paid their part. Drove it another 3 months when it stalled out and started sputtering I replaced the plugs, wires, ignition control box, and fuel filter and found a hose that had a hole in it from being melted after replacing all of that found the transmission to be leaking and no way to get to it easily. Still ran crappy took it to a garage and was told they could not figure it out brought it home and it won't run anymore it still does not run not sure what else to do had to buy another vehicle to get to and from work while still paying on this one and can not use it anymore. This is my second ford and I will not ever get another one. And with all this going on when the mechanic shut the back passenger the glass shattered and it was shut normally. Also the radio has issues.

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 Aug 14, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · MN

1999 ford contour se sport dashboard peeling. My dashboard started to peel away at approx 60,000 miles. I now have 80,000 miles on my car. I did not receive notice of a recall on this matter, which was apparently a secret. I have owned 3 fords and will never buy another due to the lax customer service and failure to take responsibility for product failure. I have also had all the head gaskets replaced (I am 60 and hardly hot rodding), rear struts and something related to a loud humming sound under the hood that was essential for the car to remain in working order and problems with the key sticking in the ignition and also a fuel pump.

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The contact stated that his dashboard is covered with laminated plastic that covers the grill. The grill separated at the place where the dashboard connects to the air conditioner. He took the vehicle to the dealer who acknowledged the failure. Ford stated that they have not heard anything about the failure and that the vehicle is not under warranty. When driving at night, the contact must stop the vehicle to clean the windshield and windows. This failure is from air not blowing correctly due to the dashboard defect. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.

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 Nov 6, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · MD · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while in gear. A pop noise was heard and smoke came out from under the hood. The front of the vehicle then caught fire. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss and it was never taken to a service dealer. A fire department report was processed.*ak updated 12/11/06.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · VA

The transmission on my ford contour went out after just 70,000 miles. Of course it was after the warranty had ended. I did some research and found that other contours were experiencing the same problem. Ford did not recall and I paid 3000 dollars for ford to replace it. Along with the starter. Also the battery for the car is an international battery which is for bmw's and "international" vehicles. Ford is american yet made a car that needed an international battery. So a year and a half after the transmission was replaced sears has informed me that the transmission is leaking fluid and recommends I not drive the vehicle any more. While that happened the alternator went out on it. This car is junk and ford knows it!! Yet they have done nothing about it!!!

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Electrical · MI

Dt*: the contact stated there was a technical service bulletin about the vehicle's instrument panel warpage interfering with airbag deployment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who expressed that the incident would not affect the vehicle.

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Electrical · 46,995 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated that the glue that holds the front of the dashboard dried out, allowing the dashboard to curl up by five inches. The curl in the dashboard partially obscured the windshield. The vehicle was not taken in for service.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Electrical · 40,064 miles · FL

Starter engaged with no keys in ignition wire harness melt down from battery. Starter started to smoke. Mechanic me informed that contour has a recall but dealer(ford) has not this car.