1995 Ford Contour Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Contour, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (20% of reports).
- 83fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 17 of 83 complaints (20%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 14 of 83 complaints (17%)
- Please describe: mentioned in 7 of 83 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 34 | 17% | 52,000 |
| 1999 Contour | 26 | 6% | 73,556 |
| 1998 Contour | 62 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 1997 Contour | 9 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 1996 Contour | 29 | 5% | 127,000 |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 9% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
Risk: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement can leak at the weld.
Risk: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, as appropriate, replace the fuel tanks.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. She also observed a small amount of fuel spilling from the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken…
My 95 contour started for two seconds, then died. It would not start after that. My mechanic determined that the fuel pump quit. I only had the car two days from purchase, so i checked online for service issues, recalls, etc., and found out all the various fuel, electrical, emission and other…
Gasoline leak where filler pipe meets gas tank . Excessive leaking of gasoline which can lead to a fire. *nm
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Contours have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1995 Ford Contour (9% of the 891 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 17 of 83 complaints, followed by “filler neck” (14).
Other 1995 Ford Contour problems
See all 1995 Ford Contour problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Contour years.