1999 Ford Contour Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1999 Ford Contour, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (9% of reports).
- 65electrical system complaints
- 61,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
- Remove key: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Contour electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 16 | 8% | 87,000 |
| 1999 Contour | 65 | 16% | 61,000 |
| 1998 Contour | 130 | 15% | 85,465 |
| 1997 Contour | 41 | 19% | 112,000 |
| 1996 Contour | 119 | 21% | 102,000 |
| 1995 Contour | 180 | 20% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in park. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk: This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 1999 ford contour i bought it and 6 months later the timing belt went out this cost me $800.00 out of pocket after the warranty paid their part. Drove it another 3 months when it stalled out and started sputtering i replaced the plugs, wires, ignition control box, and fuel filter and found…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The vehicle stalls and makes a lot of noise during acceleration. The overhead lights and other interior lighting will not dim when the vehicle is turned off. The contact must remove the bulbs to dim the lights. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the…
1999 ford contour se sport dashboard peeling. My dashboard started to peel away at approx 60,000 miles. I now have 80,000 miles on my car. I did not receive notice of a recall on this matter, which was apparently a secret. I have owned 3 fords and will never buy another due to the lax customer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Contours have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1999 Ford Contour (16% of the 419 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 1999 Ford Contour electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1999 Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 6 of 65 complaints, followed by “remove key” (5).
Other 1999 Ford Contour problems
See all 1999 Ford Contour problems or electrical system problems across all Contour years.