1999 Ford Contour: engine overheating

5 of the 419 complaints about the 1999 Ford Contour describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2000
1
1999
5
1998
15
1997
4
1996
24
1995
66
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the dashboard needed to be replaced. After the replacement was made, the dashboard developed a gap next to the passenger side vent, which over time, caused the vent to sink behind the dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (ken gordon ford) and had it repaired. While driving approximately 55 MPH under normal conditions, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the thermostat was repaired. A few days later the vehicle overheated again. The contact discovered that the timing belt and water pump needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Dt: the consumer could hear the radiator coming on/over and over again. Previously it overheated in june 2004. When the consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs they changed the thermostat, added more water to the radiator, and something else in the transmission area. When the consumer picked up the vehicle the problem recurred. Afterwards, there was a rattling noise coming from the dashboard. They told her that it was due to a bracket that broke.. Dealer replaced the radio. The consumer stated that the air conditioner was no longer working properly since they replaced the radio. Also, the dashboard was loosening and there were wires showing. The front driver's side window knob came off. These were the only known problems with the vehicle at this time. There had been no accidents concerning these issues.

Filed Dec 12, 2004 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · AL

I recently became aware of a recall that occurred in 2001 on 1995-1999 ford contours, mercury mystiques, and cougars. The dashboard in my 1999 ford contour is tearing and a friend of mine told me there was a recall on it. So I decided to check the recall information on the federal safety agency's website. Instead I found other disturbing information. According to a report listed, the blower switch / resistor overheats and starts or could start a fire. It also states that "failure of the blower switch causes loss of one or more blower speeds". However, I was never notified about neither recall. In july 2003, I had to have my 1999 ford contour (bought brand new) repaired because my A/C stopped working. The repairs involved the wiring in the fuse panel (repaired) and the blower / resistor was replaced. The cost: $60.00 (technician hooked car to a machine to diagnose check engine light staying on, parts & labor) and $187.40 (A/C problem, part $7.40 and labor $180.00). I was never informed by the service department (local ford dealership) that there had even been a recall. Will I be reimbursed for this mishap?

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Electrical · VA

Rear of fuse box overheated, and one of the plugs melted. Consumer has contacted ford, and they have refused to look at it because it was out of warranty. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 8, 2000 · Body, Lights · TX

Vehicle was parked, and one of the doors was opened while talking for approximately 15 minutes. Courtesy light fell down due to fixture overheating and burning off the fastener. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to bring vehicle in. Please feel free to provide further details.