1997 Ford Contour Engine cooling Problems

“I responded to a service advisory about a faulty blower fan switch. The switch was replaced but it was apparently replaced with another faulty switch which failed. I had the fan replaced at a local service station to the tune of $192.64. Ford would not replace the faulty fan switch.”

“Bought a 1997 Ford Contour and 4 days later the head gasket blew. After being in shop over a month and many other problems repaired I finally got car back and the very next day the head gasket blew again within 2 miles from my house.”

“In october 2001 (at 67000 miles), coolant was leaking from the water pump on my 1997 2.5-liter v6 Ford Contour. Water pump was replaced. On june 2002 (at 73000 miles), the water pump started leaking again. Water pump was replaced again. On december 2002 (at 80000 miles), the same thing happened again, I.e. The pump was leaking. Water pump was replaced. On april 2003 (at 85000 miles), the water pump again began to leak from around the same spot (per the service technician). Water pump was replaced. …”

“I have 1997 Ford Contour se. I have had several problems with it, check engine light comes on constantly, radiator light comes on constantly, runs poorly. I had all checked when they happen on multilple occasions. After doing some research on the internet, I found that there may be a problem with the wiring harness in the engine compartment. I was told by a freind that he had heard of a problem like this and Ford was fixing them, and I should call the dealer. I called the dealer and they confirmed there was a recall but based on my VIN I was not included due to the age of my car. …”

“Nar 06/19/2003. 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.”