10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,667 miles

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1995 Ford Contour cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1995 Ford Contour Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #22

Feb 152001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall 00V367000/ cooling fan failure. Consumer made appointment for recall repairs. Left vehicle at dealership all day, repairs not performed due to no parts. Was told dealer would call when parts came in. 10 days later, consumer called dealer to inquire about part. Was told part was in, and given appointment. Vehicle was at dealer from 9:20 am until 3:30 pm on 2 Mar 2001, and recall repairs not performed. Consumer needed vehicle and left dealership. While there she observed a walk in being told his vehicle would be serviced.

- Turkey, NC, USA

problem #21

Feb 192001

Contour

  • miles
While driving engine will overheat. Technician replaced thermostat. Then, days took vehicle back to dealer for a recall notice that had received for cooling fuse which had to be replaced. Due to fuse head gasket was damaged.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #20

Feb 012001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approximately 65 mph engine overheated, causing "head gasket" to go out. Took to dealership and told consumer that cooling fan was operating, but could not confirm whether or not fan was working at time of incident. There was a recall 00V367000 regarding the cooling fan. Consumer complaint was in regard to damage caused by inoperable fan. Also, there was a head gasket recall but this vehicle was not included due to VIN number.

- West Coxsackie, NY, USA

problem #19

Jun 182000

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Thermostat coolant sender and water pump failed causing the vehicle to overheat, faulty water pump caused coolant leak, low coolant light stays on dealer replaced the sensor assembly. Nlm

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #18

Dec 252000

Contour

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Paint Lick, KY, USA

problem #17

Oct 312000

Contour

  • miles
Water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and crack, dealer stated that the engine would need replaced.

- Clymer, PA, USA

problem #16

Dec 252000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on highway at about 65 mph engine cooling system started to act up, and temperature gauge inside vehicle started to reach the overheating area, and then engine blew. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they will take a look at vehicle. Thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.

- Paintlick, KY, USA

problem #15

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 #14

Jan 182001

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  • miles
While driving engine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come from dashboard with a plastic smell. Cooling system will not work.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #13

Dec 182000

Contour

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway, and vehicle started to overheat. Pulled over to the shoulders, and vehicle cooled down. About 25 minutes later, there was a burning smell inside of vehicle coming through the vents. Also, engine was replaced. The manufacturer had issued recall notice and the vehicle was fixed. Recall # 00V-367.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #12

Aug 011997

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine cooling motor quit due to wiring overheating. It all melted in a blob on engine. Vehicle has always overheated. Same problem as one mentioned in recall 00V367000 concerning cooling fan in 2.5 engines, this vehicle was not included in recall because of a 4.0 engine.

- Princeton, MN, USA

problem #11

Nov 302000

Contour

  • miles
Cooling fan malfunctioned and started a fire.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #10

Oct 012000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump has failed, causing engine to overheat. Dealer has been notified.. water pump impeller fractured at hub, and the customer states that the impeller was constructed either of improper material or material of insufficient cross section. Ford has redesigned the pump.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 112000

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  • miles
Cooling fan motor replaced by autopact car service in charlotte nc, but engine still overheated. Car then towed to harrelson Ford in charlotte where I was told engine was "burned up" due to engine cooling fan failure. They recommended engine replacement and components at cost nearly $5000. In 1999, cooling fan ran erradically and required battery to be replaced according to Ford dealership in greensboro, nc. The dealership also replaced engine thermastat. Rather than a thermastat problem, I suspect engine cooling fan was defective and caused damage to engine over time. Despite history of failure, Ford did not make any offer to replace.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #8

Aug 222000

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  • miles
No summary

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 142000

Contour

  • miles
Plastic impeller on water pump broke, causing failure to pump coolant, caused engine to overheat. My mechanic said he had never seen another automaker use a platic impeller which is inherently unsafe because, as compared to steel impellers, it is bound to break under the pressure of years of use, and could cause severe damage and imperil the driver and any passengers.

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #6

Jan 262000

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  • miles
From information I've read via the internet, this is a common failure on these cars models 1995-96. Impeller explodes suddenly into 100S of pieces, defective plastic. Engine overheats suddenly, serious engine damage if not caught immediatly.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Fuel pump and water pump leakage caused vehicle to overheat, and damaged the engine head gasket.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #4

Jul 011995

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Coolant sensor failed.

- Paso Roble, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 121998

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump failed.

- Merrifield, VA, USA

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