10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 312002

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Tail lights and interior dash lights went out without warning. This was due to light switch harness connectors melting, shorting out the wires.

- Sacremento, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 102001

Contour

  • miles
While driving about 65 mph electrical system did not work. It not show any information, and there were no lights. Consumer had to restart engine to make it works again.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 011999

Contour

  • miles
Headlights keep blowing out and all the window's aren't working because of a fuse that keeps blowing out.

- Chase City, VA, USA