Ford Contour Steering Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Ford Contour across 6 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (76). The words owners use most often: “through puddle” (7% of reports).
- 168steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%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.
- Through puddle: mentioned in 11 of 168 complaints (7%)
- Steering belt: mentioned in 11 of 168 complaints (7%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 9 of 168 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Ford Contour steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 Contour | 12 | 3% | 37,777 |
| 1998 Contour | 33 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 1997 Contour | 16 | 7% | 92,326 |
| 1996 Contour | 30 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 1995 Contour | 76 | 9% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Ford Contour. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 40 mph on a wet road, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil springs were damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Corrosion under the car (police inceptor ). Car was purchase from a local dealer in bamberg, sc that sell many crown victorias. He indicated my car came from up north, pennsylvania. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle and the steering column began over heating continuously. On several occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the burning smell; however, the vehicle caught fire. At times, the key was too hot…
My '95 ford contour has been overheating, smelling hot, with the steering column heating up to the point of the car key, in the ignition, getting too hotto handle--for some time, now. Fearing that there might be a fire hazard, i took it to my local ford dealer. He said my car, per it's vin no., has…
I was never notified of any recalls. I have had to pay out of pocket expenses lost control of vehicle replaced starter and brakes several times feels like suspension is falling apart and never notified i have small and older children shameful. These events starting taking place when i purchased the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Contours have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “through puddle”, in 11 of 168 complaints, followed by “steering belt” (11).
Other Ford Contour problems
See all Ford Contour problems.