10.0

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

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problem #2

Nov 172001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light was flashing while driving, consumer had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer could not find a problem with the airbag. Consumer states airbag light illuminated and stayed on for approximately 5 miles, consumer shut engine off and restarted vehicle to find the airbag light flashing, dealer drove vehicle over 100 miles and airbag light would not illuminate, consumer is concerned because she has to sit close to the steering wheel.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012001

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Airbag light is flashing, not taken to dealer yet.

- Ford City, PA, USA

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