Ford Contour owners have reported 4 child seat related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common child seat problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat positioning clip (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Child Seat problems | |
| Child Seat Positioning Clip problems | |
| Infant Child Seat Harness Buckle problems |
The connecting arms on the tray shield are cracked and can be easily pulled out of the side of the seat. The seat is only a year old, and the consumer feels that this should not be happening. The manufacturer will be notified. Read details...
Whenever the built-in child safety seat strap clip is pulled or tugged on, it becomes unlatched. This happens after it's locked in (clicked sound) & the dot turns from red to green to say seat is latched in properly. Read details...
When driving at 70 mph the vehicle is shifting very hard. It downshifts from overdrive to second gear, and all the components on the dashboard start going out. Vehicle has been into repair shop six times and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. Read details...