Ford Contour Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Ford Contour across 6 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (26% of reports).
- 125equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 32 of 125 complaints (26%)
- Blower motor: mentioned in 8 of 125 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Contour equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1999 Contour | 22 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 1998 Contour | 29 | 3% | 133,000 |
| 1997 Contour | 7 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 1996 Contour | 41 | 7% | 48,500 |
| 1995 Contour | 22 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. This label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Risk: The operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have never received any recall notices, but i need to know if there are any. I have a 1999 ford contour, purchased new, one owner, where the dash is curling back, the headlamps collect moisture, the tail lamp has been replaced repeatedly, and now the torque converter is showing up on a read-out…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. The contact stated the vehicle repeatedly decelerates and accelerates without warrant. When the air conditioner was being operated, the vehicle would begin to shake violently. It would also take an unusually long time for the air conditioner to engage and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact purchased brakesafe front disc pads for the vehicle. Approximately 30 miles later, a grinding and rattling noise was heard and an outer lining on the padding fell off. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that the pads…
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…
I am the owner of a 1998 ford contour. I bought it used, and within a 1 year remainder of a 3 year warranty. I was never officially notified of several defects and nhtsa recalls that are still in effect for this car model year. One of the repairs for the blower resistor was performed twice, however…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Contours have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about equipment for the Ford Contour. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Contour equipment?
Yes: 1 safety recall list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 32 of 125 complaints, followed by “blower motor” (8).
Other Ford Contour problems
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