1995 Ford Contour Brakes Problems

“My brakes failed 3 times for 2-3 second intervals traveling anywhere from 30-60 MPH. Ford has told me that both components need replaced in order to repair this problem. The service manager agreed with me that this is a premature defect. I agree and also believe it is a safety hazard. The want to charge me $2200-$2400 to repair something that is their fault.”

“I'm a hearing impaired driver/owner of Ford '95 Contour gl (low-incomer, average $21,000 a year). I've bought this car in 1997 from a minneapolis-area Ford dealership (quality auto dealership in bloomington, minnesota). At the time, I had less than $10,000 to pay for a recent used car(one that is within 2-3 years after it came on the market). I tried out few cars and the white 1995 Ford Contour gl. The dealer insisted that '95 Ford Contour gl was a good buy at an affordable price. …”

“They don't know why my engine cuts out. I believe problem is left over from all the work they did on ABS and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired. Refused to install flight recorder to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems. Dealer replaced entire lh wiring harness when repairing ABS, left many loose ends all over the car.”

“My ABS light has been on continuously for many years. A search of the internet allowed me to find many others who have the same issue with the Ford Contour. It appears to not be specific to any one model year. My vehicle is a 1995, but I have seen internet queries for many other newer vehicles. What is in common is that the ABS system on the Ford Contour is faulty causing one to have to spend $4,000 to get it repaired, or drive with less affective brakes. Have you received any other queries about the Ford Contour ABS failure?”

“I hvae had problems ever since I first purchased the car 8 months ago, starting with engine failure due to a missing vacuum cap. Next, I encountered a drive belt that was on the verge of breaking, it was severly cracked. The brake calipers were sticking causing major veering when stopping at speeds over 40, and this also resulted in warping my rotors. Also, for the first 7 months, my check engine light would come on periodically, but after a couple of fuel injector cleaners, it was much better. …”