1996 Ford Contour
NHTSA Recalls
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RECALL: Aftermarket Ball Joint Assemblies
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a ... Read more »
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RECALL: Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinder
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Heater Blower Resistor
This could create the potential for a fire. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Heater Blower Resistor
The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Engine Cooling Fan
Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment ... Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Rear Brake Valve
If both PCRV's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Fuel Vent Hose
A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Headlight Switch/Wiring Harness
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Shift Lever Damage
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Throttle Cable
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle. Read more »
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RECALL: Ford/Cng Solenoid Valve
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Read more »