Two problems related to front suspension stabilizer bar have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problems with 1996 Ford Contour front brakes, transmission, fuse box, heater blower motor, electrical and steering and suspension. For the second time, the vehicle had problems with the brakes making a loud rubbing sound, the stabilizer bar was replaced and needs to be replaced again. The transmission was leaking, water was inside of the headlight seals, which made the lights very dim, the selector mode switch on the heater motor blower did not work properly, which made the heat not work at a 100%. The upper ball joints, rack and pinion and wheel bearing were all defective.
Consumer was informed by a mechanic that stabalizer bar was broken when she took vehicle into dealer to have have a realignment. This was a common problem with these vehicles. Consumer was charged a total of $463. 26 to have this defect repaired.