10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Apr 162001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle for manufacturer's recall 99mo3. Vehicle was experiencing poor traction control, and ABS lights were on constantly. Dealer said wiring harness could cause it not to work. Dealer won't do recall because title was branded. Dealer was wood house Ford in blair ne. Phone no. 402-926-4126.

- Fort Calhoun, NE, USA

problem #3

Sep 301999

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Traction control and ABS brake warning light came on. Took to dealer. They said consumer needed a new computer, totalling $1200. Consumer paid to have it fixed, and there is still no traction control or ABS brakes. Currently, dealer indicated that consumer needed wiring harness that connects to computer. A mechanic said it was a problem with these particular cars that water gets in the wiring harness and shorts out the computer. Also, consumer said if braking in skid car would keep going.

- Dungannon, VA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

Contour

  • miles
Traction control warning light illuminated during normal operations. Car taken to dealer. Dealer reported that rear wheel ABS sensors and traction control switch on dash needed to be replaced. Components were replaced by dealer. Upon return of car to owner traction control inoperative light came on and ABS inoperative light came on. Dealer examined car and said that hcu unit had to be replaced. Car returned to customer while parts were on order. Traction control and ABS lights subsequently went out during normal operation. Similar occurrences have previousley been reported to NHTSA on this year make and model

- Brecksville, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 041998

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
ABS brakes and traction control system failed.

- Washington, DC, USA