1999 Ford Contour: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Fuel system · 52,238 miles · CA

The fuel pump failed frequently while driving, usually uphill. Car would stall and sometimes restart, creating a hazard when on the freeway. Eventually the fuel pump failed completely. My mechanic replaced it, having to retrofit the gas tank in order for the pump to be installed, removing certain fittings. The filler grommet was defective, and after the fuel pump was fixed and refueling was taking place, gasoline poured out of the tank and the car had to be returned to the mechanic. The replacement fuel pump failed about 10 months later, in sept. 2011. At that time, the car had been working fine the night before and wouldn't start in the morning. Ford will only guarantee the original replacement, so if the replacement had failed after more than two months, ford wouldn't have replaced the part. The driver's side window motor has broken three times. I have also had trouble with the air intake system, which causes a whine whenever the car is started cold. This is irritating, but doesn't seem to cause any difficulty with the operation of the car. The dashboard was recalled, a cheap plastic piece placed over the vents, which ruined the look of the dashboard. I persuaded the dealer to replace the dashboard as originally promised in the recall notice. The replacement has now also developed a problem with the vent being separated from the dash. There are also vague electrical problems, including surging and dimming of lights. Can't use the radio for fear of stalling the car, or use the heating system along with the rear defrost simultaneously.

Filed Apr 10, 2011 · Fuel system · TN

1999 ford contour, fuel constantly cutting off and not restarting. Shows gas but acts like no gas in car. Said to be fuel pump problem. No one can find issue. I have babies and had been stuck on freeway for over two hours when someone had to come and get us and tow vehicle home. Still not working.

Filed Jan 30, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · SC

Dash curling back. Strap for fuel tank rusted, going to break, rust on brake line, rust under both back doors and spreading to underneath car, radio speakers out, car hesitates while accelerating, trunk leaks defroster not working properly because of dash. Was not aware of a recall for dash. Should be recall for corrosion problem as it is unsafe to drive. I have no other means of transportation so I take a huge chance everytime I drive which is 3 or 4 times a week to work.. Fuel pump had to be replaced. Check engine light comes on for no reason. Piece of junk and I can't afford to buy another car. Ford should be ashamed of themselves. They should have to fix these cars or replace them. The mechanic told me the strap for fuel tank is going to break. The car only has 61,000 miles on it. What a joke!

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 Oct 16, 2006 · Fuel system, Transmission · 68,158 miles · NC

While driving the vehicle on the highway, it lost power and would not respond to the gas pedal. I had to steer it to the shoulder and after a while it responded long enough for me to take it to a service station where it was diagnosed to have a defective fuel pump and flywheel.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 81,600 miles · IL

My car sporadic stalled in traffic because the new fuel pump would shut off. The cause was faulty wiring that shorted out and in turn destroyed the cars computer. No parts are available so dealer was using parts from different make/model parts for repairs. I was told that this is a recurring problem.

Filed May 19, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ

My dash began to buckle to the point where the defrost vent would not stay in place. The dash face on the left side of the steering wheel is falling off. The floor on both sides in the front seat gets soaked every time I drive through puddles or rain. The dome lights would not go off. The door buzzer has tendencies to come on while you are driving even though all 4 doors are shut tight. The fuel pump went out and when the mechanic was going to replace it, he brought to my attention that all wires connecting to the pump had burned the wiring insulation. The fuel pump happens to be located in the fuel tank. There were bare wires in the fuel tank! (I do still have the fuel pump)the trunk latch located inside the drivers side front seat has not worked since 1 month after purchasing the vehicle. All of these things have happened since I purchased the vehicle in 2001 and I cannot seem to get ford to own up to any of them. The recall on the dash apparently is not important enough for them to assist me. I cannot get through to someone who will help me solve these problems at any of the dealers in my area. I am currently still paying for a vehicle I am afraid to drive and no longer care to be associated with. Needless to say the car is sitting in the driveway and I will probably never drive it again.

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · ID

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.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Body, Fuel system · CA

Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumer had his vehicle towed to vista ford approx 3 times in one month for a broken fuel pump that needed to be replaced.the vehicle had a b roken radio antenna and a vibration which was coming from the tires. In addition to all the other problems the dashboard was coming apart and the floor material under the hood of the driver and passenger seat was coming apart. Ford has not offered any assistance in expediting fees and cost of repairs. Please assist in resolving matters. *cb

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Fuel system · TX

The vehicle has not worked properly in a year, the vehicle had 5 new fuel pumps put on within a 8 month period, towed 3 times and periodically jerks and dies . The dealers service department can not find the cause of the problem.

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

Consumer states of having the fuel pump tank change several times.dealer was contacted. Mr