10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #10

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 #9

Apr 022001

Contour

  • miles
Alternator shorted internally causing a fire under the hood while driving. Nlm

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #8

Apr 022001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 35mph in a residential street and smelled something burning. She saw smoke coming in through vents of vehicle. She pulled over and lifted up hood, and noticed that there was a fire underneath alternator. Dealership was notified. This is the second fire vehicle has experienced, the first fire was caused by the engine cooling fan, was later decided to be a recall, no one is sure of the cause of the second fire.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #7

Oct 202000

Contour

  • miles
The alternator was very noisy. Nlm

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$. fan only runs on high and low. Heater motor going out. Manual transmission slips out of gear while driving. Back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work. Check engine light on always. Airbag lights on always. Back seat belt broke. Altonator going out. Radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops. Fan makes a loud noise when running.

- Spencer, IA, USA

problem #5

Sep 052000

Contour

  • miles
The problems that I have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. I have had the vehicle in 3 well known automobile repair shops, and no one can locate the problem. When the vehicle stalls, then the problem is there. Unless the problem happens while it's in the shop no one can seem to locate any problem. But, I can tell you that I can only drive the vehicle for about 25 miles before it stalls again. We then have to remove the battery and recharge, and the vehicle will work again. Then drive for about 25 miles, and it stalls again. This, as I said, has happened about 10 times within 2 months. I have only been able to drive the vehicle for 4 days during this time. Please look into this, as now I have heard about the California Ford recall, and I feel lilke my vehicle may have manufacturing defects in the wiring components. Thank you sincerely!!!

- Wilmer, AL, USA

problem #4

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 #3

Apr 011995

Contour

  • miles
When driving vechicle in the rain power steering and the atlernator goes out.

- Berwick, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 061995

Contour

  • miles
Alternator replaced due to power surge.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

May 111995

Contour

  • miles
During inclimate weather the steering and alternator belts lock up.

- Titusville, FL, USA