10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jan 032005

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn is not working....have used the horn probably five times in five years and yet not working. Have car in the shop horn problem so far is not due to fuse or electrical. Next step will have to be replacement.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 052003

Contour

  • miles
Several items first the dash bowed in from both sides, a month after picking the car up the air conditioner went out the dealership said my problem, the tires were bad we replaced them they are bad all the time have to be replaced more then a normal tire should, the car broke down last year on the highway again my problem the rotors and other things were bad somthing I as a consumer would not have known about, cannot get car inspected because the horn does not work and cannot be fixed due to airbag again my problem O yes was in a finder binder airbag did not work minor injries, the drivers seat rocks the rear seat belt will not work more problems this car is worth nothing I on;Y drive to and from work in it and the way it is falling apart youd think I travel across country in it...this is not a good car to ever purchase will never buy from Ford again!!! srb this prblems have been on going from 2000-2003.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 151999

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing problem with horn unable to operate properly when needed. Been in / out of dealer shop on two occasions, and problem could not be resolved. Dealer refused to do anything more.

- Fairlawn, NJ, USA

problem #3

Oct 251999

Contour

  • miles
Horn has not worked properly. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 3 different occasions. Dealer has not been able to remedy the problem. Horn has been replaced by dealer, but problem still occurs.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #2

Nov 181999

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In order to use the horn excessive pressure has to be applied to make it work. Sometimes it does not work at all. Dealer has replaced the contacts and problem still exists.

- Bayside, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 281999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Horn is inoperable. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA