1997 Ford Contour Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact personally performed a diagnostic. The contact replaced the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, fuel injector, and pulleys. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 2/21/13 *cn status update 03/19/13

The wiring harness has deteriorated to where the engine runs lean and dies. The check engine light came on while driving. Once home I checked everything I could until the engine compartment cooled then noticed the wiring on the number 1 cylinder. The more I looked I could see all the injector plugs were deteriorated badly with number 4 being worse. Just touching the harness causes the insulation to flake off and bare wires to be exposed. I purchased a code reader to allow proper indications of what codes were indicated when the check engine light illuminated. Now ford wants me to take the vehicle to a dealer so they can charge me and tell me what I already know and can plainly see! *Tr

Bought a 1997 ford contour and 4 days later the head gasket blew. After being in shop over a month and many other problems repaired I finally got car back and the very next day the head gasket blew again within 2 miles from my house. *Tr

Incident like many others I have had my 1997 ford expedition xlt blow a spark plug out of the cylinder head. The vehicle was running fine and trouble free when a pop from under the hood and a loud banging noise came from the engine head. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop ; who in turn called the local ford dealer. The reply was they never heard of this problem before. My local service tech said the repair kit alone would cost $1,000,00. To repair it he said that ford had only used 3 threads in the head that...

I have 1997 ford contour se. I have had several problems with it, check engine light comes on constantly, radiator light comes on constantly, runs poorly. I had all checked when they happen on multilple occasions. After doing some research on the internet, I found that there may be a problem with the wiring harness in the engine compartment. I was told by a freind that he had heard of a problem like this and ford was fixing them, and I should call the dealer. I called the dealer and they confirmed there was a...

I responded to a service advisory about a faulty blower fan switch. The switch was replaced but it was apparently replaced with another faulty switch which failed. I had the fan replaced at a local service station to the tune of $192.64. Ford would not replace the faulty fan switch. *Nm

Engine blows with no warning trany goes while going uphill at 25 mph

I believe all 1997 ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years I have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, both lower control arms, bushings, sway bars, wheel bearings, front & rear brakes and rotors(both twice!!!!), Axle, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, egr valve, coil springs, battery, balljoints, door latch, almost all of the full front suspension!!!! There are more parts that I had replaced but I can't remember all the names of the parts there are too many!! My check engine light...

Nar 06/19/2003. *Mr the consumers water pump had broken and to his surprise the mechanic discovered that the pump was made of plastic, in which they are usually made of metal. The consumer believed that ford should recall all cars made with plastic pumps and replace them with metal ones. *Cb *jb

In october 2001 (at 67000 miles), coolant was leaking from the water pump on my 1997 2.5-Liter v6 ford contour. Water pump was replaced. On june 2002 (at 73000 miles), the water pump started leaking again. Water pump was replaced again. On december 2002 (at 80000 miles), the same thing happened again, i.E. The pump was leaking. Water pump was replaced. On april 2003 (at 85000 miles), the water pump again began to leak from around the same spot (per the service technician). Water pump was replaced. With this...

Consumer stated was backing out of driveway and heard a "clicking" noise coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled back into driveway. Vehicle was towed to mechanic the next day who diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner had broken. Ts

Engine replacement/ I have been a firm believer in ford products and still believe that ford makes a good product...I am very disappointed in the position I was placed in last week...I have always maintained my ford truck the best that I could and never had a major problem with it for the 6 yrs I have owned my truck...I have experienced a few stall outs a few times but nothing that I took to serious, I figured maybe a spark plug problem...The fact that my engine would need replacement at 86000 is beyond me. Looking...

This vehicle has had (5) water pumps since ownership reaplaced due to leaking. Last water pump was made by napa. New water pump which is the 5th is listed as "nwp4091". Please describe details. *Ak

There is a spring clip that belongs with tensioner belt that needs to be replaced again. There comes a knocking noise and shaking from vehicle when consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything about it.*Ak

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

While driving about any mph engine will ove heat without a prior warning. Consumer has to stop and refill radiator with anti-freeze, and engine will cool down, then could keep driving. Please provide more information.*Ak

There seemed to be no warning regarding this problem, other than a slight high pitched whining noise in the am., Much like the sound of a serpentine belt.The transmission fluid level was appropriate when checked. The computer reading has stated several problems, including a bad clutch.It will cost $2000.00 For a rebuilt transmission.

While driving vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without prior warning. Had to drive the vehicle to the side of road. Please provide more information.*Ak

While driving about 65 mph when engine stopped working without prior warning consumer had to control of vehicle, took it to the side of road. Please provide more information.*Ak

Water pump assembly and timing belt were replaced. *Slc

ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED PREMATURELY. *AK

While consumers daughter was driving vehicle, all of a sudden engine stopped, vehicle was towed to dealership and was informed it was just the part itself that went out.(Daughter on behalf of mother)*jb

I requested for the auto to be returned due to defact of the engine part and not have negative report. My dauhghter, la tosha d. Wright is handling my affairs due to me having congested heart failure. She was driving the auto when incident occurred. I also have other complaints of individuals who have been having problems with ford's auto. Because the car was not under warranty, ford proclaim that there are not responbile for their parts after warranty. This is a problem because it is saying that ford does not...

There is a fuel smell inside of vehicle. Dealer replaced catalytic converter sensor 4 times, and once coolant sensor.But, it did not remedy problem.*Ak

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.*Ak