10.0

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

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problem #14

Feb 012002

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter plugged. Mechanic advised me this is a Ford ordered recall. I have documantation that Ford recall 97E61 was performed, but now convertes they have replaced are clogged. Ford told me that they were not allowed to proceed with any repairs and NHTSA are the only body to post a recall. It is my opinion that Ford having to meet its responsibility to make this right by recall 97E61 should also repair the repair that does not work. This should not have happened I have less than 50,000 miles since they installed the new converters.

- Medfield, MA, USA

problem #13

Nov 012000

Contour

  • miles
Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealership was aware of problem vehicle wouldn't start, and radiator went out also.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #12

May 012001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
PCV tube worn through by water pump pulley, egr line clogged causing check engine light to illuminate, vehicle lost power and dealer found failed catalytic converters which also caused the intake manifold gasket to fail, consumer states 18 months prior to this there was a manufacturer's recall(97E61) regarding catalytic converters, consumer was charged for repairs, vehicle experienced surging at idle in cold conditions, consumer sometimes lurched into traffic.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #11

Jan 012000

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle experiences loss of power and runs rough. I had catalytic converter repaired from recall. It has become once again defective.

- Siler City, NC, USA

problem #10

Jul 281999

Contour

  • miles
Immediately after recall to replace catalytic converter & exhaust manifolds, the engine runs rough & stalls after start-up until 15-20 minutes

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #9

Apr 081999

Contour

  • miles
On Apr 8 1999 I took my car to amherst motors Inc because I was having a problem. I was informed there was a recall ont he catalytic converter, which the Ford company failed to inform me about. When questioned, they responded that they could not locate me. Now they are saying I need a new engine because the dpfe(revised delta pressure feedback)volta failed. They did not tell me this when they released my car Apr 15 1999. I asked to have the seatbelt fixed. They told me they would charge me over $100. There is a recall #95S31 for that seatbelt

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

problem #8

Jan 131997

Contour

  • miles
Consumer had catalytic converter repaired, but it became once again defective. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted, but of no avail.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #7

Feb 121998

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter failure.

- Turner, ME, USA

problem #6

Jun 011996

Contour

  • miles
The vehicle has had continual problems with strong sulphurous smells from exhaust system, particularly after short trips after engine shutdown. The smells indicate catalytic converter failure.

- Fort Walten Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 311998

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter malfunctioned.

- Fort Pierc, FL, USA

problem #4

Jan 211998

Contour

  • miles
Catlaytic converter failure.

- Castine, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 011997

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter and exhaust manifold failure.

- Wilton, CT, USA

problem #2

Nov 011997

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter failed.

- Pompton Pl, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 011997

Contour

  • miles
Catalytic converter failed.

- Pompton Pl, NJ, USA