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Major Problems with Ford Contour - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Contour model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Contour. Older Contour vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Contour problems by years

2000 198 1999 418

Worst Ford Contour Problems

FRONTAL
1999 Ford Contour July 2, 2000 Victims: 4

During vehicle collision neither passenger nor drivers side air bag deployed. nlm

FRAME AND MEMBERS
1999 Ford Contour September 18, 2009 Victims: 3 Mileage: 37777 miles

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 vehicle in 1999 arm control 3 times replaced i was lied to by ford and said i must of hit a bump bump my bump 3 times almost dead. *tr

TIRES
1999 Ford Contour August 1, 2002 Victims: 3 Mileage: 38858 miles

Both passenger front and rear tires blew out at the sidewall, the vehicle left the road way and flipped over. one tire blew while the vehicle was sitting and the other while pulling into a parking lot. the consumer had the second failed tire in their possession. *jb *ph

What is the most common problem with Ford Contour?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Contour relates to STRUCTURE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Contour years that are prone to issues with these components.

STRUCTURE 154 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 72 GASOLINE 30 FUEL PUMP 24 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 22 TIRES 22 FRONTAL 18 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 16 ENGINE 16 AIR BAGS 16 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 14 TANK ASSEMBLY 14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 12 VISIBILITY 11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 11 ROTOR 11 IGNITION 11 WINDSHIELD 10 EQUIPMENT 10 BODY 10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10 FRONT 10 AIR CONDITIONER 9 HEADLIGHTS 8 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 8 WIRING 7 RETRACTOR 7 SWITCH 7 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 7 SUSPENSION 6 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 6 SEATS 6 ANCHORAGE 6 REAR 6 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 6 HORN 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 COIL SPRINGS 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 WHEEL BEARING 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 FAN/MOTOR 5 DOOR 4 SEAT BELTS 4 STEERING 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 HEATER CORE 4 TREAD/BELT 4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 4 DELIVERY 3 DISC 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 REAR/OTHER 3 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 3 DELIVERY 3 LINKAGES 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2 MECHANICAL 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 LATCH 2 PADS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 CABLES 2 LINKAGES 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 FRONT 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 POWER TRAIN 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 WEBBING 1 CALIPER 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 RECLINER 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 MECHANICAL 1 SIDEWALL 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 DRUM 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 LOCK 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 LATCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 STORAGE 1 SPRINGS 1 FUEL RAIL 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 HUB 1 MOUNTING 1 VALVE 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 MARKINGS 1 FUEL PUMP 1 TUBE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2000 26 1999 76
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