2000 Ford Contour: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford contour. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was half full, the engine would hesitate, lose power, surge and stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 86,125 miles · LA

Car acceleration was sluggish when brake was applied,a week later engine would kill when driving. Changed air filter,oil,and fuel line was cleared. A month later same thing is happening. Mechanic says may need new fuel pump,but not sure that will correct problem.

Filed Nov 11, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 121,359 miles · PA

My 2000 ford contour se starting acting like there was no gas at around 1/4 tank. This continued every time my car got to 1/4 tank. Mechanic replaced fuel filter $54.90 for filter and diagnostic on 3/13/07. It still stuttering, hesitated and now was stalling. Mechanic replaced fuel pump $297.22 on 3/28/07. The problem persisted and now it was happening at 1/2 tank. Once summer hit, it was worse with the A/C. Between march and june 2007, mechanic replaced pump once and filter twice. On 6/27/07, car stalled and would not restart, tank was at 1/2. Mechanic replaced intake manifold runner control unit and the problem remained. The problem continued with hesitating and stalling especially uphill. On 8/21/07 replaced all the spark plugs and wires $234.90. The problem continued. My mechanic is at his wits end. The code on the check engine light is always the same. On 10/26/07, took the car back to my mechanic who had to replace the intake manifold runner control unit again. Decided to take my car to a different mechanic due to my current one not finding the problem. Replaced 2 oxygen sensors this week (11/7 and 11/9) one upstream and one downstream. The check engine light has come back on once again. If this is an intake manifold runner control unit problem then everyone that has had fuel pumps replaced will have to have them replaced again. This is not enjoyable since I drive 40 miles a day to work and halfway there I have to pull over and wait for the car to idle down before I can drive again or it will stall. This is not safe as this happens while people are driving and for no reason the car stalls in mid drive. Someone will get hurt and then there will be a recall. There were no events leading up to the failure except for taking my car for inspection which it passed. Two days later my car starts stalling and losing power. In 9 months I have spent close to $1000 to try and fix a problem that still is not fixed.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · NY

The dashboard, which was once recalled, the recall has since expired. Is delaminating off the foam , preventing proper defrosting of windshield and hindering view out of front window. The fuel pump which was recalled on other ford models for exactly the same problem, fails, preventing acceleration onto highways. The water pump, which is plastic, disintergrates in the motor.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Body, Engine · NY

Dt: the contact stated the plastic dashboard delaminated from the foam. The dashboard laminate was pushing upward, thus hindering the contact's vision through the front window. He contacted the manufacturer, and they said it was under review, and that it was cosmetic. Also, he is also experienced fuel pump and water pump problems. Under hard acceleration the fuel pump shut off. The dealership stated the contact's vehicle needed a new fuel pump. The bearings on the water pump failed and the vehicle overheated. *ak.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · WV

Y fuel pump failed on may 21, 2003. Car towed to a dealership (mileage 41,711). Manufacturer would not cover under warranty, total cost to consumer for repair: $463.80. Dealership that completed repairs advised that fuel filter also had to be replaced or warranty on new fuel pump would be voided. This was the second fuel pump to fail. Original fuel pump failed on june 6, 2001 (mileage:8,884). Manufacturer covered under warranty. Dealership did not install new fuel filter. March 28, 2003 alternator failed (mileage: 38,307). Manufacturer would not cover under warranty. Cost to consumer for repair: $377.36. (on or about january 31, 2003 (mileage 35,290) consumer had vehicle examined due to battery light having come on from time to time. Ford tsb 15830 advises that the lighting of the battery lamp may indicate that the vehicle is in fact operating properly. This service bulletin may have lead the ford service department to not consider that there was in fact a more costly problem (I.e. Alternator failure).)

Filed May 17, 2004 · Fuel system · AZ

Dash is warping, received recall but at the time it was not warping so I didnt feel it needed replacing. Also fuel pump had to pe replaced at 70,000 mile. Dealer charge $800. Which is unbelieveable for a vehicle in the price range. Dealer sold me an aftermarket extended warranty when I purchased this vehicle in 2001. They didnt inform me it was not a ford warranty. When I tried to file a claim I was informed they were in bankrupcy and would not pay. This will be the last ford I will own.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · FL

When vehicle gets to about 1/4 tank of gas it starts hesitating usually when I am on the on ramp to the interstate... Not good merging into traffic going 80mph and your only going 40. I am told I need to replace fuel pump however this fuel pump alone from ford is $314 for part only.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Fuel system · MO

When the fuel pump malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to stall while driving on the highway. The fuel pump has been replaced three times. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Fuel system · OK

Bought a 2000 ford contour two years ago and have had continual fuel system problems. This vehicle will run fine for awhile...sometimes days or weeks....then just suddenly without any warning stall in the middle of interstate or highway like it is not getting fuel. Two fuel pumps have been replaced in the last two years to no avail and they go out in a little over a year. The mechanics I have taken this cart to are puzzled and don't no what the problem is...I pay top have it fixed...they think they have it fixed and it will run ok for a week or two then stall in the middle of the road again. The car has been parked a year and a half of the two years I have been paying on it. We have had near accidents because of this problem on several occasions. Currently we take the car no more than a mile from the house when it is running.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · VA

The consumer stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective fuel pump and replaced it. The consumer had to pay $534.16 for all repairs and fells that they should be reimbursed for all the troubles. *nlm

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Fuel system · OH

Car stalled while driving on highway 49. Glad my kids were not with me. Car has only 60000 mi. Turned out to be a bad fuel pump.