Ford Contour 1994
Model Contour made in 1994 by Ford got 14 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1994
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| BC9640961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50504 | Concern of one or more injectors staying on at times. | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC3204970214 | 02/14/1997 | 51804 | Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or p0741. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC0186960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46445 | Engineering is investigating a concern on the cd4e transaxle where transmission fluid mists from the transaxle vent tube. this concern causes transmission fluid to puddle on top of the transaxle & can be perceived as a pan gasket or seal l | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 00182 | 09/01/2000 | 618586 | Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| BC0784961014 | 10/14/1996 | 50410 | Weld connection concern w/ the forward/direct/coast clutch cylinder & hub assy. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 12556 | 03/01/1999 | 6091800 | Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 5892 | 03/01/1999 | 605251 | Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| Manufacturered battery that is in this vehicle is the wrong one according to the manual. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | 12/27/1998 | |
| Engine overheated/ burned up and fan never came on. consumer stated that there was recall 00s/00m13 concerning engine cooling fan.*ak the dealer wanted the consumer to pay $4922.90 for engine repair. the consumer claimed that the cooling fan which caused the damage to the engine was on recall and repair expense should be paid by the manufacturer. further more, it was also discovered that the cooling fans failure was it self caused by a blown up fuse. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/20/1998 | |||
| Wire within the firewall chafed against bracket, causing the ignition coil to short circuit through the computer which controls the engine. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/18/2003 | |||
| While traveling on the highway without prior warning smoke was coming in though the vent locate inside of the dashboard. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | 12/27/1998 | |
| Engine overheated/ burned up and fan never came on. consumer stated that there was recall 00s/00m13 concerning engine cooling fan.*ak the dealer wanted the consumer to pay $4922.90 for engine repair. the consumer claimed that the cooling fan which caused the damage to the engine was on recall and repair expense should be paid by the manufacturer. further more, it was also discovered that the cooling fans failure was it self caused by a blown up fuse. *yh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/11/1995 | |||
| The evaportor for the air conditioner fails to work properly. the compressor is now freezing up. this happens every year. consumer is taking vehicle to the dealer to have it checked. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Fuel injection/o-rings are leaking fuel from fuel injection system. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Transmission was leaking fluid from underneath the hood, and gears were stuck. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1998 | 4 | 08/06/1996 | |
| While driving, transmission would jump into neutral and back into gear, causing vehicle to lose speed while driving. dealer notified ,and informed repairs would be made at the cost to consumer. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the tie rod snapped. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| While making a right or left turn sterring wheel would delay return for normal driving. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dashboard has started pealing up from windshield. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 4 | |||
| Three of the four windows which are electric do not function. the regulators have been replaced on all 4 windows once. the regulator on the driver's side window has been replaced twice. please provide any further information. *ak | |||