Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2000 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |
Dashboard is delaminating and peeling upward interfering with air bag deployment, defrosters and visibility. Ford has ongoing issues with this same problem on other Ford products. I feel this is definitely a safety issue and quality issue. Read details...
The dashboard has separated and causing visibility problems as well as problems with the venting system. The defroster air flow is diverted and essentially useless. I am concerned that the air bags could not deploy if needed. I also did not get the recall, found out about it too late. Read details...
The vinyl covering on the dashboard is peeling away from the underlying structure. It has, over a period of about 5 months, peeled back far enough that it obstructs the view out of the windshield. The windshield defrost vent trim no longer fits into place. Read details...