Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows 13 common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the wiring (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (23 problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

The Wiring problem

Car was purchased from a used car dealer on 8/11/15. The car has 58606 miles on it. The transmission had to be replaced due to electrical issues caused by a faulty wiring harness. Wiring harness was under the owner notification and not repaired.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

My car was recalled in 2001. The past 6 mo my electrical system smells like its burning or something melting. Almost like its going to catch on fire   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

Whenever starting vehicle or even driving electrical system would start acting up. Windshield wipers would go on by themselves, have not been turned on. Lights, interior & exterior, would go out. Ignition will not start vehicle sometimes. Also, would hear a clicking noise.   Read details...


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