I took my 1995 Ford Contour in to my local perry Lincoln Ford dealer, on hitchcock St., in santa barbara, ca--today (10/12/09. I stated to the repairman that I noticed, on the internet, that the '95 Ford Contour had been recalled for ignition fires. I told him that my ignition switch heats up, every time I drive it, even a short distance of 3 miles to work, every day. I told him that the ignition switch gets so hot, that my key is too hot to handle!! the entire driver's wheel component, that includes the ignition switch, gets hot. The repairman, at Ford, took my VIN no.; and researched my car, on his Ford computer; and my VIN no. Did not show a recall. I told him, I thought the recall was for all 1995 Ford Contour, not just some. Do I have to wait for a fire to start, in the ignition switch, before anything is done about it" I am a working registered nurse; and would rather prevent a fire than wait for one to burn my face and body; and destroy my entire car. The Ford repairman did nothing about my concerns. He just said there has been no recall on my particular car!!! what can I do to protect myself from injury and harm, especially since my ignition switch, car key--and entire driver's wheel device overheats" all your 4 questions, below and to the right of this box are cut off except for the "approx. Incident date!!"! your questionnaire also does not allow me to choose "ignition switch" for the defective part!!

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Key is too hot when removing from ignition switch. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Eastern, MD, USA

Key will pull out of ignition while running, can leave in gear without shutting off ignition.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Beginning a month ago, my car will not start on an intermittent basis. I have had it towed into 2 different independent shops, replaced fuel filter, and fuel pump. Car still won't start early mornings. Had car towed to Ford dealership, the retained car 48 hours, could not identify problem. Friends suggests it may be emi causing problem. Ford Motor Company in dearborn, mi does not respond to my questions regarding emi (electrical interference with my car's "computer". neighbors with Ford automobiles have had similar problems. We live in a senior mobile home park and have not gotten answers from our landlord.

- Napa, CA, USA

1.) replaced ignition switch on two occasions; 2.) frontal torsion bar had to be replaced; 3.) air bag in steering wheel has a rattle noise when turning wheel, and 4.) air bag senor light intermittently comes on. Dealer notified and made all repairs except rattle in air bag on steering wheel, and the air bag sensor light that come on intermittently. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Ashland, MO, USA

The ignition switch will accept the key, but the key will not turn to start the engine. The dealer will be contacted.

- Huntsville, AL, USA