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1997 FORD CONTOUR Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1997 FORD CONTOUR

7 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10024446 |
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMERS WATER PUMP HAD BROKEN AND TO HIS SURPRISE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE PUMP WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, IN WHICH THEY ARE USUALLY MADE OF METAL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL CARS MADE WITH PLASTIC PUMPS AND REPLACE THEM WITH METAL ONES. *CB *JB
#10049024 |
I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL SPRINGS, BATTERY, BALLJOINTS, DOOR LATCH, ALMOST ALL OF THE FULL FRONT SUSPENSION!!!! THERE ARE MORE PARTS THAT I HAD REPLACED BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER ALL THE NAMES OF THE PARTS THERE ARE TOO MANY!! MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, SEAT BELT LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, SHORT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW, THE ENGINE WILL (REV) UP BY ITSELF WHEN IT'S IN GEAR AND WHEN IT'S NOT, SHORT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SEATS, WATER LEAKAGE IN THE TRUNK, A/C LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, ALL DOORS SQUEAK NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, CARPET IS FALLING OUT, HORN...
#8018503 |
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD (5) WATER PUMPS SINCE OWNERSHIP REAPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. LAST WATER PUMP WAS MADE BY NAPA. NEW WATER PUMP WHICH IS THE 5TH IS LISTED AS "NWP4091". PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
#8001306 |
DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC
#563480 |
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC
#563480 |
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC
#892206 |
THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

Other 1997 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 9 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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