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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
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- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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My coil spring on the right side (rear) broken. Ford has a recall for the front coil spring. I took it to the Ford dealership and they said that there wasn't nothing they could do about it because they can only fix the front coil spring if it was broken then they will have to fix all of them. But since it was my back that had broken they can't do nothing about it and that it is a general maintaince problem that I have to fix. I took my car to 4 different repais shops and they said the rear coil spring broken is common in these types of cars.
- Chicago Heights, IL, USA
The vehicle's rear spring was found broken, the consumer says that there were numerous reports from other owners of the same make for rear spring corrosion and breaking.
- Caledonia, MN, USA
Rear end of vehicle has dropped due to rear coil springs rusting and breaking. Dealer said could cause a blowout.
- Warwick, NY, USA
Front coil springs covered by extended warranty. Rear springs are similar and subject to the same environment. Failure of rear springs can be hazardous especially if vehicle is used for light towing.
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Both rear coil springs broken. See www.Contour.org and go to the problems forum for more complaints about this. This is a serious safety issue.
- Rantoul, IL, USA
Rear coil spring fractured and needed replacement. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall.
- Erie, PA, USA
Three coil springs had been broken. Dealer told consumer that only front coil spring were cover by recall, but not rear ones. Had to be replaced by consumer. Consumer also have a second 1995 Ford Contour VIN # [xxx] two coil springs are broken on that vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Waterville, ME, USA
Rear coil springs broken in 3 pieces on driver's side. Dealer and manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a recall.
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
Rear coil spring broke. Front one did too, but was recalled. There should be a recall for the rear also.
- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
Rear coil springs have rusted completely through, causing a safety hazard.
- Bradford, PA, USA
- Johnstown, PA, USA