Ford Contour owners have reported 53 problems related to brake foundation components (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.
Brakes experiencing a loud noise when braking. Dealer has been notified in result of this vehicle was in accident.
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all problems of the 1998 Ford Contour
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Recieved seven recall on my vehicle, brake recall.
I bought the car with 10500 mls. It now has 16600 mls. When it had 14435mls to 16600 mls I had to add brake fluid twice.
Brakes make noise continually due to design. Mjs.
Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs.
Ignore this message. . . Testing the server.
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all problems of the 1999 Ford Contour
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While driving vehicle at 45 to 50 mph steering wheel vibrates, cause unknown. Also, vehicle has excessive brake noise.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford Contour
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Front brakes failed.
The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise. Nlm.
Consumer does not feel the vehicle is safe, due to the extensive amount of recalls (6) that have been sent regarding the safety of the vehicle, request vehicle to be exchange or recalled completely due to manufacturer errors, most recent recall (00v-075) brake system.
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all problems of the 1996 Ford Contour
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Consumer was denied recall repair (00v-075) dealership stated vehicle did not contain recall part to be replaced.
Brakes failed causing consumer to rear end another vehicle, causing damage to the front end, air bag did not deploy, the brakes were inspected and said to be ok but another accident happened, consumer believes the pressure reducing valves malfunctioned prior to recall resulting in the two accidents. Nlm.
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all problems of the 2000 Ford Contour
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Brakes failed and made noise while in use. Yh.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm.
Consumer is very unhappy about the number (7) of recalls this vehicle has had including a recent brake recall. Nlm.
Brakes rub when applying.
Defective brakes.
When applying brakes vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and there was no solution.