Ford Contour owners have reported 20 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
Well I had the worst experience ever in my life since I bought this car. I had this car repaired so many time I cant start to name off dates. I do know less than 6 months after I bought this car I drove to the beach less than 30 minutes always and it cut off. Read details...
1998 Ford Contour, vehicle hood came loose and hit the roof of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0296-90) Read details...
Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every Read details...
Trunk lid not closing properly. Read details...