10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,296 miles

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problem #6

Sep 182009

Contour

  • 37,777 miles
I was never notified of any recalls. I have had to pay out of pocket expenses lost control of vehicle replaced starter and brakes several times feels like suspension is falling apart and never notified I have small and older children shameful. These events starting taking place when I purchased the vehicle in 1999 arm control 3 times replaced I was lied to by Ford and said I must of hit a bump bump my bump 3 times almost dead.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #5

Apr 222003

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
The vehicle had poor gas mileage. The drivers window jammed. The rubber piece around the frame of the right side rear passenger's seat constantly came off. The shoulder harness on driver's side and in the rear seats twisted and jammed. The dashboard cover came loose. The radio operated poorly. The trunk latch often required multiple pulls to open the trunk. The air bag light intermittently came on. While driving there was a whining/grinding noise.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 212002

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While shifting vehicle from park into reverse vehicle will shift itself into neutral, and not allow consumer to move. When coming to a sudden stop, the vehicle shifts itself into neutral. The vehicle vibrates when going at speeds between 50 and 65 miles per hour. A leak was found in the transmission that caused damage after driving around with low fluid.

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #3

Jul 012000

Contour

  • miles
Roads were wet and consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway.he felt vibration inside of steering wheel. Without prior warning vehicle flipped twice and landed on top of roof of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
While driving and attemping to make a right or left turn front wheels locked up, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #1

May 012000

Contour

  • miles
Steering wheel vibrated when consumer approached a speed of 60 to 70 mph.also, vehicle idled high when removing foot from brake.

- Toledo, OH, USA