10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1996 Ford Contour:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #2

Jul 051998

Contour

  • miles
Brakes were making a loud squeaking noise coming from left front brake drum. Took to mechanic, and they replaced both left and right front brake system. Consumer has not contacted dealer.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Apr 201999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
In June 1998 replaced brake pads, and had rotors turned because they were warped. Had to replace brake pads again, including rotors in February 1999. Two months later rotors again warped. In July 1998 had to replace alternator. In April 1999 dash lights and tail lights quit working - had headlight switch replaced.

- Manila, AR, USA

Add Complaint