Ford Contour owners have reported 3 problems related to brake drum (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.
When brakes are applied over 30mph there is severe vibration in the front of the car. Contacted dealer , and they replaced wheels, and turned the rotors and drums in the rear. Car has been repaired 7 times for this problem.
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Brakes were making a loud squeaking noise coming from left front brake drum. Took to mechanic, and they replaced both left and right front brake system. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
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On three different occasions applied the brakes and brakes failed, the third time brakes failed and vehicle hit another car, took to dealer on each time, dealer said the drumd were dirty.