4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,000 miles

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problem #3

May 292003

Contour 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
Turn signal makes clicking noise when signal not in use. Signals do work. This lasted on/off for 7 months, then smoke started coming out of steering column.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312001

Contour

  • miles
Transmission floor shift lever button would stick making it very hard to get out of park into gear repair done by Ford replaced shift actuator & solenoid. Turn signal makes clicking noise when signal not is use. Signals do work.

- Hudson, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 051997

Contour

  • miles
Since this car was new I have replaced the rear signal bulbs 3 times myself before bringing the car in for service. Since then I have had this car at the dealer no less than 5 times in the last 3 years for signal lights. They have replcaced the bulbs 5 times mostly drivers side. Replaced defective bulb sockets and poor wiring(loose connections).I was told that the bulbs on both rear signals were replaced the last time at the dealer.I also noticed heat damage on some of the sockets.I really don't think everything is ok.

- Floral Park, NY, USA

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