The front coil springs broke while the vehicle was sitting in the driveway. The owner heard a loud noise and went to investigate, it was then discovered that the coil springs had broken tearing into the front tire and causing the front suspension to drop to the ground. *jb the flat tire was on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
1999 Ford Contour suspension complaints
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The consumer stated the wheel bearings on both sides had gone out on the vehicle four times. The vehicle started to make a loud noise on the highway. After having the vehicle towed, the wheel bearings on both sides failed again. The manufacturer offered no help.
While backing out of the driveway driver's side front coil spring snapped. As a result, the tire was punctured.
When backing out of the driveway there was a popping sound. Left front tire went flat. Vehicle was towed to the shop, and it was discovered that both struts broke.
I purchased a used 1999 ford contour from a private party on 6/21/04. When I had the required state of vermont inspection done on 6/30/04 a broken right front coil spring was discovered. This is a historic problem, and severe safety hazzard on the ford contour series, as sudden tire failure is commmon with this breakage. Years 1995 through 1998 have been recalled for this issue. The problem for the 1998 model year was not discovered until 2001, and a recall was issued that same year. Therefore, I believe that ford was still using the defective parts when my car was built in 9/98. This seems to be a prevalent problem as ford is backordered on replacement parts for over a month. It is my feeling at this time that the 1999 model should be subject to a safety recall for this problem.
While vehicle was parked front coil springs snapped, and vehicle became inoperative. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
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.
Front spring broke which punctured the tire. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
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
While shifting vehicle from park into reverse vehicle will shift itself into neutral, and not allow consumer to move.*ak when coming to a sudden stop, the vehicle shifts itself into neutral. The vehicle vibrates when going at speeds between 50 and 65 miles per hour. A leak was found in the transmission that caused damage after driving around with low fluid.
Vehicle vibrated at 10 MPH. Took to dealer, and they stated there was vibration, but it was normal for these cars. At 6000 miles front passenger and drivers side tire were wearing out. At 17000 miles all 4 tire were worn. Dealer willingly replaced all 4. Please provide any further information.
Roads were wet and consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway.he felt vibration inside of steering wheel. Without prior warning vehicle flipped twice and landed on top of roof of vehicle. Dealership was 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.
While driving and attemping to make a right or left turn front wheels locked up, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving 65-70 MPH vehicle pulled to the right, resulting in vehicle being extremely hard to control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Problems started at 119miles, dealers either don't confirm problem or say it's normal for this car. Multiple repair attempts at 4 dealers. Severe vibration and pull at highway speeds are the tires (confired with my winter tires-no problem), klunking from front end when going over bumps, all dash warning lights come on during winter at idle-go out after restart or engine acceleration, front seats wobble side to side-dealer says normal for car-wan't present when new, pulsing front end shimmy on highway-not tire related-possible cv shaft issue-dealers stated npf, engine spark knocks under light loads-no change with different gas grades or brands-dealers says npf, headlamps go dim at idle-dealers says normal-not present when new, poor low beam visibility from headlamps, aluminum wheels are too porous-lose abnormal air amounts-dealer says npf. Most of these have been since new or started within 1st year of new- no dealers has yet "confirmed" problems when they are readily apparent to others. In shop for over 3 months total since new. *ak (tiresize: p205/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/60r15 )
Repeated stalling, missing & loss of power appears mostly when it's very hot out & car has been driven a lot. Rough idle even under no load in neutral. No indicators light except during stall which happens even with clutch depressed. Missing is most noticeable during acceleration or steady highway speeds, even with cruise on. Car sometimes shakes at high speed (70mph). Multiple alignments never show same results. Dealer can never duplicate, says I am dumping clutch to stall & loss of power is due to A/C. They also claim excessive tire wear is due to my driving habits. *ak( dot number: )
When consumer steered to the left vehicle pulled more than intended. Dealer inspected the vehicle & found nothing wrong.*ak the steering problem is caused by bad front end alignment. The transmission failed. Broken motor mount was found. The heater failed too.
Steering wheel vibrated when consumer approached a speed of 60 to 70 MPH.also, vehicle idled high when removing foot from brake.
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.
Front end defect causes car to eat tires, unable to align or fix problem, currently dealer is attempting solutions but so far none found.
Brakes would make grinding noises when applied. The tires are going bald. Steering wheel feels real loose whn going over bumps or turning. The front end suspension would jerk & pull to the left. Will be contacting dealer to have vehicle checked.
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