1995 Ford Contour Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated a burning odor was emitted from the air vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, where the mechanic stated that the insulation on the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 158,140.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that while parked, a burning odor began to emit from the vents. In addition, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the insulation on the wiring harness melted. The mechanic replaced the thermostat, radiator, oxygen sensor, fuel pump and fuel filter. The failure continued. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine...

I recently purchased a 1995 ford contour and I noticed its been smoking the mechanic keeps saying there is nothing wrong or they cant detect a problem. I noticed this model car has had several recalls. Could this used car be affected by a faulty part and can I qualify for a recall part repair if this car has a defective part? *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000(engine and engine cooling) in 2004. Five years later, the fan motors have overheated and caused the electrical components to melt. The dealer and manufacturer stated that they would not assume responsibility for any repairs because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 58,109. Updated 07/28/09 *bf updated 07/30/09.*Jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact was not accelerating or decelerating prior to the failure, but maintained the same speed the entire time. All power was lost, including the brakes. The vehicle took approximately two hours to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The ford manufacturer was called and stated that there was a recall, in which the previous owner did not have repaired. The recall date has currently expired and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 95,000.

I have a 1995 ford contour and I paid over $16,000.00 For it. I have had nothing but trouble since I got this car. I have 50,888 miles and the transmission has been replaced 2 times and worked on 4 times. Water pump went out, air went out all wiring covers has crumbled off leaving exposed wires to start a fire and much more. I have been treated like I was a child and didn't know any better with the dealership and ford motor company. I now have a car that I can't drive because it is a fire hazard. I want something...

My car has continually to run hot, the part that sends the information the engine for the fan to come on was defective. I took my car to the dealership to try to purchase the part and the dealership told me that this part was a recall part. By this part being defective it has damaged my engine and the dealership told me that my car was over the miles and the recall date was over and they was not going to honor the recall. They told me that I can purchase the part, but they was not going to replace my engine. ...

I bought the car from my sister she sold it to me because when it rains, run over a puddle or the water is up some the car starts sputtering -if the rain is heavy the brakes lock as well as the steering wheel. She has taken it to several mechanics, they say they can't fix 1995 contour--has it been recalled--or is there a possible way to fix this??*Jb

Dt: consumer states that on his 1995 ford contour he found the wires in the engine were frayed, he was changing the air compressor, and he called ford motor company at that time he was told there are two recalls on that vehicle. The ford recall numbers are 00544, for the engine fuse fan, and 99m03, for the hood wire harness. There are not any nhtsa recall numbers. Lillian at ford to go and get the recalls fixed at the dealership. When he contacted the dealership he was told the recall had expired and the work would not be done free of charge. He then called the manufacturer back and they called the dealership and was still told it would not be fixed. *Nm

Fan motor on the engine cooling system failed to come on its on. Smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the recall 00v367000 for the fan blower expired for this vehicle. *Ak

While driving 40 mph cooling motor overheated. As a result the engine compartment caught on fire. No injuries reported. *Ak

I was rear-ended earlier this year and took my car in to the dealership for bumper replacement. Dealership did not inform me that ford discontinued my bumper model, so they repaired it instead of replacing it -- without my permission! Silver plastic strip that runs through center of bumper was re-installed as-is - cracked - since bumper was not being made anymore and new part wasn't available. Both horns were replaced, in spite of rarely being used. Rubber window strips loosen, pop up easily. One power window...

I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of ford '95 contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year). I've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, I had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 ford contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 ford contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price. I was willing to trade up my old...

The car has always run hot and I have had the compressor fixed and a month later I know have a burnt out blower motor that seems to be a common problem. I never was notified about the recall and than was told I missed the cut off date to file for a repair, bottom line I wasnt covered. I also brought my car in a day before my warranty was up and they didnt honor it, I was told it was too late.

Water pump failures very common around 60k miles, plastic impeller failure, and engine overheats. *La

Both passenger and drivers side doors do not open from inside or out. Rear seatbelts have fallen apart. Hvac fan motor doesn't work. Also, fan motor relay fails.

Cooling fan inoperative due to excessive heat from a bearing seize. Fan was replaced at owners expense twice and is still inoperative, causing the engine to overheat and the air conditioning to fail.*Ak

Consumer states that vehicle is leaking gas from the tail pipe. Dealer notified.*Ak

Consumer stated didn't receive a recall letter, and manufacturer stated consumer's vehicle was over 100,000 miles, and was not covered any longer under this recall. Vehicle was unsafe to drive. *Ak

Engine cooling fan caught fire in 1999 - car under warranty and repaired by dealership. 2 More engine cooling problems in 1999 the most serious problem was when the water pump failed. The engine had to be replaced. In 2002 the engine began overheating and we had to replace the thermostat, other problems encountered were replacement of oxygen sensor and fuel pump due to leakage. In june 2003 car overheating, the cooling fan connection had become disconnected. In july 2003 car overheating, checked by mechanic who...

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*Ak

Recall problem with ford/contour, nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000. *Ak

While driving at normal speed, the engine over heated and the plastic water pump disintegrated. *Jb

I own a 1995 ford contour that quits with no warning, my son has had it stall on the expressway 8 to 10 times and the ford dealers keep replacing things, but they don't know what is wrong with the car. It is very dangerous to have a car that will just stall out at any time. What can I do. *Nlm

Car idles very roughly. Had the idler pulley replaced 3 times within 1 1/2 years. *Nlm