Well I had the worst experience ever in my life since I bought this car. I had this car repaired so many time I cant start to name off dates. I do know less than 6 months after I bought this car I drove to the beach less than 30 minutes always and it cut off. It started back up, but cut off 4 time before I got home. Next day I had to take it to the dealer to repair it. Since I had this car it has been nothing but a burden. I had to replace the ball joint once before, and as I write this letter it is being done again for a 2nd time. My heat and air stop working. Heat only works on high, and my defrost take for ever to clear my windows. My door just wont stay closed it pops open while driving. On my passengers side on the floor. It gets soaked with rain everything. If its rainy and im driving my car makes a loud scratching noise. My brakes have to be changed every 3-4 months. Shocks gave out less than a year after buying my car. My engine light wont go off. I took my car to over 3 ford dealers and many shops, and no can say why the light keep popping on. So today I dropped my car off to the shop to have brakes,door,engine light, ball joints and to see why the over drive off light keep blinking while im driving. This is the worst car ever made by ford. I know its nothing on my behalf why this car is so horrible because is know 4 other people who have or had the same problems as me. They were smart enough to get rid of this piece of '!@#$%, I just cant afford it. Well I know this summer if I do have the pleasure and jungian this car, im going to push it off a bridge myself, and never ever by a ford again. I think ford should be assumed for putting out such a bad model. How dare u try and make a quick buck instead of building a reliable car for families.
1999 Ford Contour engine complaints
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1999 v6 contour se. Rh rear spring made by visteon broke from corrosion @ 87k miles. Lh rear spring covered with rust visteon is also maker of front springs that had recall on 95-97my front springs. Poor spring coating design incl. Iron phosphate. Ignition switch failure at 75k miles. Had to be replaced. Top of dashboard was recalled with a kit. Kit did not fix problem -- excessive rattles still exist. I understand that was the intent of recall & ford has no additional kits or plans to replace faulty recall. Kit was replaced around 60k miles. Faulty dpfe sensor on this duratec engine. Dealer told me replacement sensors had a re-design that did not have exposed area that constantly triggers check engine light. Original sensors get contamination and will trigger the check light continuously. Ford did not recall and only replaced if complaints under warranty. I noticed problem around 60000 miles.
1999 ford contour, check engine" light came on, car jerking/stalling, took it to local mechanic who could not diagnose problem, then had to have car towed to local ford delaership (key scales ford, lessburg, florida), they kept car for 2 days, charged over $800 to replace the timing belt, attempted to charge an additional $165 to replece spark plugs (service declined, spark plugs replaced by local mechanic for $50), "check engine" light still on, car still jerking/stalling. Afraid to drive car out of immediate neighborhood. Local mechanic suggested possibly catalytic converter problem but said it could not even be tested because of the position of the converter is in the middle of the manifold and is inaccessible. Local ford dealership has not replied to email requesting additional investigation.
Vehicle stalled while driving. Driver tried restarted the vehicle five minutes later. Took it to dealer, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.
While driving 30 MPH on gravel road vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Exhaust manifold rusted out.
The lower tensioner on my timing belt disintegrated at 49,500 miles, although the manufacturer recommends this not be replaced until at least 90,000 miles. The failure of the lower tensioner caused problems with the upper tensioner, which necessitated replacement of both tensioners and the timing belt. I was charged $455 for these replacements, which should not have been necessary. Had I been driving to work and not noticed the noise the previous weekend, the car would have come to a dead stop in rush hour traffic, and myself and probably at least another 3-4 others would have been killed.
Vehicle was idling too high. When the vehicle idled too high it also shut off. Consumer took vehicle to several different dealers, and vehicle was diagnosed 2-3 times. Each dealer indicated that it was the cam sensor. Consumer had a new cam sensor installed on 04/19/2004, and it was still doing the same thing, vehicle continued to idle high and then stall.
Timing belt idler pulley is broken after only 60,000 miles. It has shredded a bit of the lower timing belt cover and causes a whirring noise while the engine is on. This has happened even though the car has been maintained well and driven carefully.
Ford motor corp is aware of a defective valve in it's ford contours with 6 cyl 2.5l engines that causes an oil out and over-pressurized condition. My vehicle experienced this and my mechanic contacted a ford service manager and was told that they are having a silent recall, and each case will be handled on a case by case basis. When I took the car to ford and after keeping it for a week they determined that they would not rectify the problem because I had not received my oil change from them. I had previously taken my vehicle to ford and spent so much money for all problems and I have well documented service records on my vehicle. I also have a college son that I purchased the same vehicle for and am afraid that his will experience the same problem while he is out on the highway. I have had to replace the engine because of this. The vehicle only has 38,000 miles and has always been well maintained. I think that this is a safety hazard to many consumers and that ford should step up and service this problem for it's loyal customers and for the safety of so many individuals.
Since I took the ownership of my 99 ford contour svt, it has been nothing but trouble. I want to keep this short, so I will breifly tell you of the problems I have encountered. In less than 2 years this has all happened. Fog lights have gone out, twice. Cv axis boot had to be replaced due to flawed manufacturing. Abs system failure, rear window defroster went out. Its on its 3rd fuel pump. Very tough starts when its cold, stock alarm malufuction, right rear tail light went out, left front speaker went out, drivers door handle malufuction, the dash came up from the windshield back about 6". Honestly there is more, I am trying to pull all this from memory. To conclude I would like to say that I will never own a ford again. Ever.
Consumer states that while driving vehicle it shut down twice. She was afraid that someday it would cause an accident. Dealer/mechanic could not duplicate the problem or fix it.
Engine light stays on; air conditioner will only work on high; will not work on low; relative has same car 2000 model - - having same problem.
When I go to start the car sometimes it just makes a whining noise and wont start, that happens two or three times a month, also the dash board is comming up.
The vehicle stalled, and did not restart.
Refund down payment and keep the car. Mr
Consumer states of having problems with the engine and is also having a strong smell of burn rubber. There is a recall out on the engine but does not cover their VIN #.dealer was notified about this matter. Nlm
Engine mounts on both sides are broken.
Consumer heard a rattling sound under the hood, dealer stated all engine mounts broke.
When accelerating after a stop vehicle stalls. This happens intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer ,and can't find cause of problem.*ak
While driving at any speed car cut off without any indication, and will not start back up. Dealer contacted, fixed problem 3 times, but didn't inform consumer of what part. Problem still reoccurring.
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.
Consumer received a recalll notice relating to front vent right below the windshield. Consumer is disatisfied with the kit because it takes away form the car. Consumer please attach a copy of the recall letter .
Vehicle will shutdown without prior notice. Dealership is aware of problem.
Within 6 months of the purchase of my vehicle, the car started having problems with vibrations, shaking, and severe noise while driving. The engine idled rough and got more severe when the heating or cooling system was used. All tires have been replaced, a major brake job with rotors turned was completed, and the struts were replaced. Regardless of this work, the shaking in the car has gotten progressively worse. I have taken my car to the dealership five times for the same problems. They have either said that it was "normal contour" or that it was the tires. Finally, they indicate that there is a problem but they cannot determine what it is. My car makes a thumping noise and a squealing noise when I make slow right turns. On several occasions my foot has been on the brake pedal and my car surged forward. At one point I thought that the person behind me had hit me because the car jerked so hard and so unexpectedly. Again, I am told that this is normal. This is the worst car that I have ever owned.
My contour continues to stall while driving. I was first told by dealer service that it was the fuel pump, then the fuel filter, and finally that it was a sensor. This vehicle seems to stall when my gas gauge is close to a quarter tank of gas. I just got this car out of the service dept. 4 days ago, now it is still stalling and the engine light is on.
The decorative plastic piece came off the dashboard shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer put it back,but the piece continued coming off and it was put back again. The manufacture was not helpful to correct the defect. *yh
There was a bad oil leak that could cause a fire, took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was crankshaft shield. *ak consumer states she contacted the dispute settlement board and was denied her any type of assistance.
Engine will stall while traveling at any given speed/temperature. Dealership has examined vehicle and cannot determine a cause for this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Was driving vehicle when it suddenly stalled out for no reason. Had no prior warning of any problems. Vehicle can be restarted after waiting for a while. Has taken vehicle to dealership at least 6 times for stalling, but cause of problem could never be located.
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