Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid lock (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Contour

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
4
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

The Door Latch problem

The driver-side locks on a 1996 Ford Contour. The locks won't work in cold weather and the driver cannot exit the vehicle when the locks are froze up. There are no manual overrides in place. Ford headquarters refuses to replace the locks/or make the vehicle safe.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Trunk lid not closing properly.   Read details...


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