Six problems related to windshield have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rusting windshield framing. Consumer worried about the window blowing out.
Window stuck down, and struts needed. . . . . 4 years old???.
I have had multiple problems w/ my 96 Ford Contour since I bought it 2/23/96. I have had it in for service multiple times, and I get told it's covered under warranty why worry about it. The srv. Mngr. At my dealer supposedly talked to a "tony" at Ford & told him to tell me as long as it's covered under warranty I shouldn't complain it is no money out of my pocket. That is unsatisfactory -I believe my car to be a defect in that years line of Contours & I would like something done about these problems. My car runs worse than any used car I have ever owned! all I ever wanted done was to rectify the situation,they could have easily replaced my car with one similiar to that year & model & I would have been happy. I really would like a response to this matter. I am to the point where I will contact a lawyer to seek help dealing with Ford & kennedy Ford , if I can not get a fair & aggreeable outcome to this situation. Thank you.
Rubber window molding on driver's side loose, windshield trim failed also.
Due to slanted windshield, vision at night is distorted.
On three separate occasions, driver's windshield cracked, for no apparent reason.