One problem related to front seat recliner has been reported for the 1997 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Seat moves/rocks back and forth. Shifts left and right during vehicle turns and stops. Disconcerting during driving; weakens precision of vehicle control. Concerned about future continued degradation of seat track.
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seats problems |