10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Contour windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 032001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Defroster will not work, will block the view and could cause an accident. Also the check engine light was on, coolant leaking, engine overheating, transmission was inoperative, and the water pump was leaking.

- Daily City, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 142001

Contour

  • miles
This automobile is giving off a horrific burning smell anytime that the heater is turned on. No one at the Ford Motor Company wants to take responsibility for any of the defects with their products. I would just like to say that, that is beyond poor customer service on the part of Ford. I would also like to let it be known that this is not the only major. Manufacture defect with this vehicle that I have found. The entire front-end suspension of this vehicle needs to be recalled. I less that 1 week ago replaced front wheel bearings because of a loud rubbing, roaring noise and they are starting to make the same unbearable noise again. You, at Ford, advised me that there were no other complaints for this type of problem. Well I would like to make you all aware that there are. If you would take the time to look through your complaints under anything having to deal with the tires, front-end suspension, wheels, wheel bearings or bearings themselves I am certain that you will find additional complaints. When your poor unfortunate and miseducated customers call with their comments concerns and issues, they are asked what is their concern. They, not knowing what the problems are state what it is they hear while driving the death trap they have been sold or have been told by your dealers. Leaving every thing too broad and wide open to be scattered and incorrectly categorized. Which works out to your benefit. As I understand it, anytime Ford has a recall or admits that they have a problem with a vehicle they are fined and has to pay several penalties. Well I should think that Ford would want to pay the paucity of fees and penalties now and make the repairs needed rather than have another Firestone tire incident on the hands and conscience. But who knows maybe you all dont care.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 202001

Contour

  • miles
The heater blower would only work on high prior to today, but now it doesn't work at all.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #1

Apr 012000

Contour

  • miles
I only have 2 speeds on my heater blower, lo and 2. I also have had smoke comming from under the dash or from a heater vent when the heater has been on. When I go over a bump regardless of how small there is a thump sound that comes from the trunk area. The suspension system seems to hit really hard with any kind of bump in the road. I also had to have the headlight switch assy fixed according the recall because of taillight and panel failure.

- Swanton, OH, USA

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