10.0

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

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problem #9

Aug 132010

Contour

  • miles
I printed out all of the recalls on 1996, Ford Contour but when I went to the Ford place they said the recalls are not on my particular car. So is that so? that cars are made in batches and only certain batches are recalled. I have a 1996 Ford Contour, 4 cylinder motor. That does have all of the problems on the recall list for my car.

- Hosford, FL, USA

problem #8

Oct 091999

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has had numerous problems with the 1996 Ford Contour. There has been so many recalls on consumer's vehicle that she wasn't aware of because the manufacturer never sent notices. Since then consumer has been paying for entire full price and is asking for reimbursement. However, the biggest problem with the vehicle is the gas fumes which is leaking therefore leaving poisonous carbon monoxide fumes coming in through the heater vents. These harsh chemicals are damaging to the lungs, brain, respiratory system and its making consumer very tired among other symptoms.

- Groveland, MA, USA

problem #7

Jun 102002

Contour

  • miles
This car is a lemon - it is not safe.

- Kensington, MD, USA

problem #6

Aug 212001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
My 1996 Contour has literally broken down. I have 99,000 miles and have completely replaced the transmission, the front suspension system, and the car still is not dependable, and the same problems re-occur. I hpay more in repairs than I do for my monthly payment.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #5

Jun 212000

Contour

  • miles
The consumer hears a squeak in the left front wheel.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #4

Nov 202000

Contour

  • miles
Loud humming noise and vibration during right turn. Taken to dealer and repaired at my cost prior to complete failure.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #3

Oct 121999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Consumer took this vehicle in to be repaired under the recall 99S14 for an ignition switch, the vehicle was repaired, but now theirs is a problem with front end vibrating very hard. The dealer has been contacted.

- Struthers, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Rubbing noise while driving--noise is louder when turning wheel to left when changing lanes and going around curves.

- Imperial, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 281997

Contour

  • miles
When traveling at any speed the vehicle cuts off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. In addition, the steering wheel shakes when traveling over 60 mph, resulting in poor steering control. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause.

- New Orleans, LA, USA