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1997 FORD CONTOUR Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 FORD CONTOUR

7 engine and engine coolingengine 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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0
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#8022995 |
CONSUMER STATED WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A "CLICKING" NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED BACK INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAD BROKEN. TS
#563480 |
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC
#563480 |
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC
#870297 |
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND PUT SOME WATER INTO VEHICLE TO GET HOME. SHE ONLY COULD DRIVE 10MPH ON THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED LOSING OIL. SHE TOOK IT TO GARAGE, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT CYLINDER BLOCK WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD.*AK
#552150 |
VEHICLE HAS KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE OF TIMING BELT LOOSE. YH
#721426 |
TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. TOOK IT BACK IN AND THEY SAID IT WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEY KEPT IT FOR A WEEK, DECIDED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND INSTALLED ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. GOT IT BACK AND IT WAS STILL RATTLING AND NOW IT HAS A LOW GROWL SOUND AT AN IDLE. TOOK IT BACK. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLER PULLEY AND THE RIGHT SWADE BAR LINK. THE GROWL IS STILL THERE BUT THEY'RE SAYING THAT IS NOW NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL. IT WAS NOT THERE UNTIL THEY STARTED SCREWING...
#706208 |
CAR WILL CRANK OVER, BUT WILL NOT START. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. FOUR TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT FORD FOR REPAIRS. ONLY ONCE DID THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, HOWEVER WHEN THE CAR GETS TOWED INTO THE DEALERS, THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REALLY DETERMINE WHAT IS THE DEFECT WITH THE CAR. *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 Coolingcooling System 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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