5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,650 miles

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problem #4

Nov 022004

Contour 4-cyl

  • 66,600 miles
After the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine continued to rev at high rmps. This was due to the defect described in the accelerator cable recall 00V425000, but the VIN was not included in the recall. N

- Riverside, CA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The accelerator cable broke causing vehicle to stall and leaving the consumer stranded, there is a recall (97V225), however the dealer states that the VIN is not included in the recall.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 271998

Contour

  • miles
Consumer having trouble scheduling recall repair due to lack of parts.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 301997

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The accelerator cable shredded and jammed causing the accelerator to stick at 65 mph.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

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