Ford Contour owners have reported 223 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Had vehicle taken in for normal pmi (preventive maintenance inspection) servicing and during inspection-- the rear pcrv (pressure conscious reducing valves were found to be corroded and leaking. This vehicle is operated in WI (salt is used on roadways up here). Read details...
I have observed an ongoing problem with my 1999 Ford Contour where the abs comes on whenever the brake pedal is pressed, especially at lower speeds (under 15 mph). I do not know what failed to cause this condition and offered to bring the car to a Ford dealer for inspection, but they declined to Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Contour. The vehicle stalls and makes a lot of noise during acceleration. The overhead lights and other interior lighting will not dim when the vehicle is turned off. The contact must remove the bulbs to dim the lights. Read details...
Vehicle was parked. In middle of night consumer heard a loud noise. Next morning he started vehicle, put it in gear ,but vehicle did not move forward or reverse. Consumer then noticed that wheel well on left front was laying on top tire, vehicle still at dealer, coil spring broke or strut. Read details...
Vibration when brakes applied. This problem started before I even pulled off the lot when I bought it used. The dealership had supposedly fixed it. Now, this was the second time that I needed to replace the rotors and brake pads. The first time I bought a set of tires, then got an alignment. Read details...