10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,951 miles

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problem #25

Jul 082003

Contour

  • 127,777 miles
Vehicle experienced the same the defect with its fuel tank assembly as stated in recall 94 V 203 000, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

problem #24

May 152003

(reported on)

Contour

  • 46,000 miles
The vehicles gas tank was leaking fuel. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel was seeping from the weld at the filler pipe opening. Related recalls 94V203000, 95V228000 and 94V184000, consumer's V.I.N. is not included.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #23

Oct 182001

Contour

  • miles
My son girl friend has a Contour 95 same as mine. It did the same thing and a dealer told her its a common problem. When this happens you spill gas all over the the service station pump area. Thank you for your help with this mater, Jan.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #22

Dec 011996

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer complained, exhibiting features of NHTSA recall #95V232000. There is a strong fuel smell coming from vehicle. Random occurrence, no specific cause found. The fuel smell comes inside the vehicle only when the windows are rolled down.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #21

Oct 041999

Contour

  • miles
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then, power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while. Gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #20

Aug 312000

Contour

  • miles
Fuel tank has developed leak at point where filler neck connects to tank. This appears to be identical to NHTSA campaign id number 94V203000 and related to 95V232000. Ford has refused to fix stating that the recalls cited do not apply to my VIN. It appears that they did not establish the recall broadly enough to cover all affected vehicles.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #19

Jun 011999

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is standing still or while driving fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says that tank needs to be replaced.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #18

Apr 272000

Contour

  • miles
A rear end impact with another vehicle, traveling about 50 mph caused the rear end to catch on fire.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #17

Jan 052000

Contour

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #16

Nov 151999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
While traveling noticed a gas smell inside vehicle. Also, noticed gas puddle on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #15

Nov 031999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #14

Sep 201999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
When vehicle is sitting in parking lot fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says tank has to be replaced.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #13

Jun 211999

Contour

  • miles
The vehicle developed a gas leak at the joint of the fuel pipe and gas tank creating a puddle of gas underneath the vehicle. I discovered a recall was issued on many 95 Contour due to defective gas tank assemblies. I took our vehicle down to the dealer who told me our vehicle was not part of the recall. He called me with an estimate of $578 to replace the gas tank assembly. I contacted Ford customer service and asked for their assistance they said they would try to help and that I would here from the dealer within two business days. I received no call. I then contacted Ford customer service a second time only to be told by another person there that my vehicle was out of the original 36000 warranty and that it was "black and white" that I have no coverage under Ford and that I would have to pay!! this was not very reassuring an I explained what a safety issue a leaking gas tank possessed not only to my family but to the general public as a whole. I also asserted that a gas tank should not fail especially on a well maintaned car with under 50000 miles on it. I also indicated that this had to be a faulty component and that Ford should stand behind the product even if it is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty after all this is a major safety issue and it would seem that Ford would want to cover this as a safety and loyal customer issue. Instead I ran into a virtual brick wall after contacting Ford the second time. The person suggested I contact the dealer directly and see what I could work out. I called the service manager at homer heller Ford in escondido, he was very nice and understanding and said that he would call Ford and try to work out a compromise. He was able to get Ford to lower the price of a new gas tank assembly from $278 down to $50 but I would have to pay all the labor (approx. $270) this was a nice gesture and was certainly better than the original nearly $600 estimate. Still I believe Ford should have covered 100%.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 121995

Contour

  • miles
When driving there is a loud rattling noise coming from the gas tank.

- Monticello, NY, USA

problem #11

Mar 271996

Contour

  • miles
Fuel tank replaced due to recall notice (#95S30), however replacement tank failed due to same defect.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 261997

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas tank lid opener broke.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #9

Dec 011995

Contour

  • miles
Dealer did not do recall repair on the gas tank as promised.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #8

Jun 141996

Contour

  • miles
Fuel tank repaired prior to recall.

- Winter Par, FL, USA

problem #7

Feb 091996

Contour

  • miles
Difficulty scheduling fuel tank recall repairs.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #6

Sep 161995

Contour

  • miles
Gas tank ruptured while filling.

- West Hills, CA, USA

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