10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,707 miles

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1995 Ford Contour engine problems

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1995 Ford Contour Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #26

Jul 022001

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer received a recall notice 00S-440 on engine cooling fan electronic fuse and took the vehicle to the dealer, after repair the vehicle continued to overheat worse than before.

- Saltillo, MS, USA

problem #25

Jun 012001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Consumer complains of the teperature gauge being over too far.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #24

Mar 222001

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle developed a noise and dealer replaced the power steering pump, however noise did not go away, dealer stated noise was due to pulley that had rusted and corroded, recall 00V367, regarding the fan motor, caused the pulley to rust and corrode, therefore causing the noise, vehicle had overheated and dealer had to replace the engine and many other components due to the failure of the recall component, consumer states the engine light has illuminated.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #23

Mar 302001

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall component failed, 00V367, causing head gasket to blow, now engine needs replaced.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #22

Apr 262000

Contour

  • miles
The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00V-367 resulting in a fire under the hood while in motion. Nlm

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #21

Jul 192000

Contour

  • miles
The vehicles engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice, the consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #20

Nov 032000

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00V-367. Nlm

- Yulee, FL, USA

problem #19

Apr 202000

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  • miles
The vehicles engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 00V-367 resulting in a fire under the hood, the consumer request full reimbursement but was only given a partial reimbursement. Nlm

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #18

Dec 241999

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received recall notification (00V-367), however dealership will not replace until part actually fails.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #17

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
The consumer believes her vehicle experienced recall (00V-367) failure of the engine cooling fan motor prior to notice resulting in a vehicle fire. Nlm

- Tchula, MS, USA

problem #16

Apr 012001

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  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was traveling on highway and temperature light came on, and engine gasket blewout. Had vehicle towed to dealership.

- Mt Pleasant, PA, USA

problem #15

Mar 192001

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to NHTSA recall 00V367000/manufacturer's recall 00S44/ cooling fan failure. Dealer refused to correct recall. Consumer states that there are several recalls waiting to be completed on vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #14

Mar 062001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
The dealer had no parts available to fix recall (00S44/00M13), when the consumer requested the recall letter back but the technician said he threw it away now the consumer does not have a recall notice to take to another dealer for repair. Nlm consumer states he is still continuing to have tracking control problems when it rains or when vehicle is taken to the car wash.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #13

Feb 192001

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  • miles
Consumer received recall 00V367, however repairs could not be completed for another week due to a lack of parts.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #12

May 102000

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  • miles
The vehicle suddenly overheated quickly damaging the head gasket and thermostat, the consumer believes she should be reimbursed for repair under recall 00V-367, dealer refused reimbursement. Nlm

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #11

Aug 012000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had to replace engine due to engine cooling fan malfunctioning, causing engineto melt. And was replaced. Presently, consumer had received manufacturer's recall 00S44 for engine cooling fan. Received recall regarding wiring harness and had repairs, however problem still exists. Dealer replaced engin due to overheating vehicle soon experienced a bad miss and poor mileage, dealer then found defective heads, however miss in engine was still present. Dealer stated cause was a cracked flywheel with broken sensors. Consumer feels dealer broke flywheel during engine installation. Miss in engine still not corrected. Dealer finally found cause to be torque converter not sealing causing damage to adjusting sensor.

- Montecielo, AR, USA

problem #10

Jan 012001

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  • miles
While traveling noticed engine indicator light came on.vehicle was serviced. Technician stated vehicle was overheating and needed valve job. Consumer is concerned that the component in recall 00V367 may have been the problem all along and yet had to pay for the repairs with the valve and gasket, the recall component has failed 2 times.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #9

Feb 152001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership regarding recall 00V367000/manufacturer recall 00S44/00M13/cooling fan failure. Dealer was refusing to perform necessary repairs. The owner of the vehicle was died and the daughter brought in the vehcile for recall service. Original documet was misplaced, but the daughter had a copy which the dealer declined to accept.

- Shafter, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 262000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer attempted to start vehicle, would not turn over. Raised hood of vehicle and tried to restart vehicle. On the second attempt a fire started and was immediately put out by consumer. Insurance company was in possession of vehicle for 2 months, and could not find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer claimed that a piece of motor that was initially burned, has been replaced. Previously consumer had the water pump and timing belt replaced due to engine stalling, there was also a coolant leak, there is a recall regarding engine fires (00V367).

- Coats, NC, USA

problem #7

Dec 252000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway at about 65 mph engine cooling system started to act up, and temperature gauge inside vehicle started to reach the overheating area, and then engine blew. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they will take a look at vehicle. Thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.

- Paintlick, KY, USA

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