MY CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THIS DEFECT WAS NOT DISCOVERED AND CORRECTED UNTIL AFTER IT HAD ALSO CAUSED $1900 OF COLLATERAL DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND THE A/C CONDENSER AND SYSTEM. FORD CONTENDS THESE OTHER ITEMS ARE MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR ($1900). I CONTEND THEY WOUL…
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MY CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THIS DEFECT WAS NOT DISCOVERED AND CORRECTED UNTIL AFTER IT HAD ALSO CAUSED $1900 OF COLLATERAL DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND THE A/C CONDENSER AND SYSTEM. FORD CONTENDS THESE OTHER ITEMS ARE MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR ($1900). I CONTEND THEY WOULD NOT NEED REPAIR HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE DEFECTIVE FAN ASSEMBLY THAT FAILED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #744596
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
DURING AUGUST, 2000, I WAS DRIVING FROM MARIETTA, GA TOWARD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA AND HAD GONE FROM I-285 TO 85 NORTH. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 7:00 AS I HAD NOT LONG GOTTEN OFF OF WORK WITH THE INTENTION OF DRIVING SAID VEHICLE TO STONE MOUNTAIN. TRAFFIC WAS MOVING PRETTY SLOWLY--SOMETIMES COMING TO A COMPLETE HALT. AFTER DRI…
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DURING AUGUST, 2000, I WAS DRIVING FROM MARIETTA, GA TOWARD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA AND HAD GONE FROM I-285 TO 85 NORTH. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 7:00 AS I HAD NOT LONG GOTTEN OFF OF WORK WITH THE INTENTION OF DRIVING SAID VEHICLE TO STONE MOUNTAIN. TRAFFIC WAS MOVING PRETTY SLOWLY--SOMETIMES COMING TO A COMPLETE HALT. AFTER DRIVING AWHILE I NOTICED SOME WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MY ENGINE. IT SCARED ME PRETTY BADLY AND I ATTEMPTED TO GET OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I DID FINALLY SOME TO A STOP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF I-85. I WAS STRANDED WITH NO MOBILE PHONE. I HAD TO WAIT ON THE HIGHWAY BY MYSELF FOR SOMETIME BEFORE GETTING INTO SAFETY. WHAT I LEARNED AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE TOWED TO BOTH A DEALERSHIP, THEN AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT MY VEHICLE HAD OVERHEATED AND BLOWN A "HEAD." I RECEIVE AN ESTIMATE FROM COBB GALLERIA AUTOMOTIVE IN SEPTEMBER, 2000 FOR A MINIMUM OF $2,400 NEEDED IN ORDER TO FIX THE ENGINE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 00V367000 , WITH OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE BEING JANUARY 2000. I NEVER RECEIVED THIS RECALL; HOWEVER, I BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE. FURTHER, I BELIEVE THE OVERHEATING WHICH OCCURRED IN AUGUST OF 2000 IS A RESULT OF TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, AND THE RESULTING OVERHEATING. I AM ATTEMPTING TO FIND OUT ANY AND ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ANY DEFECTS FROM 95 FORD CONTOURS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN A CAUSE FOR MY OVERHEATING. I AM INTERESTED IN BEING COMPENSATED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR COVER COST OF REPAIR, AND TO MITIGATE THE DANGER I WAS PUT IN WHILE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY, AS WELL AS HARDSHIP WHICH I HAVE ENDURED BECAUSE I WAS NOT FINANCIALLY ABLE TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSIVE COST OF REPAIRS. PLEASE REPLY BACK OR WRITE TO JOYCE GOURDINE, 2101-A POWERS FERRY ROAD, MARIETTA, GA 30067. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #744316
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE GASKET BLEWOUT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #886162
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V-367), HOWEVER DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL PART ACTUALLY FAILS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #560736
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 00V367000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S44/ COOLING FAN FAILURE. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS WAITING TO BE COMPLETED ON VEHICLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #885346
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-367. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560709
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
WATER PUMP FAILED. IT WENT OUT FIRST TIME TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD FIVE WATER PUMPS REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #885325
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
FORD LOST CONSUMERS ORIGINAL PART OF VEHICLE THAT WAS ON RECALL, CURRENTLY, ARE NOT WILLING TO FIX RECALL 00367000/ COOLING FAN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #885298
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
PLASTIC RADIATOR IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, CANNOT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT REPLACING COMPLETE SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #885267
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM 00S44 -- ENGINE DAMAGED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY FORD PER RECALL LETTER BUT EMPIRE FORD SERVICE TECH. SAID ENGINE PROBLEMS NOT RELATED TO RECALL; MONTHS OF PROBLEMS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO PROBLEM AND VERIFIED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS; SENT DETAILED INFO TO FORD MOTOR CO. IN TWO MAILINGS ABOUT THE PROB…
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SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM 00S44 -- ENGINE DAMAGED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY FORD PER RECALL LETTER BUT EMPIRE FORD SERVICE TECH. SAID ENGINE PROBLEMS NOT RELATED TO RECALL; MONTHS OF PROBLEMS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO PROBLEM AND VERIFIED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS; SENT DETAILED INFO TO FORD MOTOR CO. IN TWO MAILINGS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND OTHERS EXPERIENCED SINCE PURCHASE BUT NO RESPONSE TO DATE. NEED HELP TO RESOLVE SITUATION. EMPIRE FORD SAID NEEDED NEW TIMING BELT AS WELL AND UPON INSTALLATION, THE ENGINE FROZE AND THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPAIRED BY CASEY MOTORS, BUT THEN THE WRIST PIN AND BEARING GAVE OUT WHICH PER MECHANIC IS RELATED TO RECALL/TIMING BELT PROBLEMS.TA. CAR HAD NOW HCURRENTLY NOT DRIVEABLE; RELATED EXPENSES. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 100,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2001.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ANCHOR TAB REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IF AN ANCHOR TAB IS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED.
THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.
A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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RQ02006 · Incorrect Gear Indication
Opened Feb 26, 2002 · Closed Sep 12, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00023 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jun 14, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA00005 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Feb 23, 2000 · Closed Nov 9, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
RQ99019 · Various Intermittent Electrical Issues
Opened Sep 15, 1999 · Closed Mar 7, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
There is no summary currently available
PE99052 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Aug 18, 1999 · Closed Feb 23, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 18, 1999, BASED ON FOUR REPORTS OF FIRE INVOLVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.THE REPORTS ALLEGE THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CAUGHT FIRE WITH RESULTANT DAMAGE TO THE FAN AND WIRE HARNESS AND/OR THE HARNESS CONNECTOR.IN ITS PE RESPONSE, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION RELEVANT TO 46 ADDITIONAL ALLEGED FIRE INCIDENTS AND 47 ALLEGED FAILURES OF THE COOLING FAN INVOLVING THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE FAN.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO FURTHER STUDY THE ISSUE.
PE98050 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Failure
Opened Sep 14, 1998 · Closed Feb 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
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