Ford Contour owners have reported 212 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (156 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2000 Ford Contour svt, 71k miles the dashboard has been curling, from where the windshield meets the dashboard, for several years now. The process has been very slow, but has gotten to the point where it now severely interferes with defrost vent flow and vision. Read details...
Drivers side door window crank shaft (manual window) snapped off clean inside regulator leaving window utterly inoperable. This happened during normal operation of window during normal operating conditions and warm weather. Dealer claimed "it happens a lot". Read details...
Rear frame, suspension rusted completely into an went out of control and threw me into ditch. This is completely not acceptable. I have 1960's cars %100 better than this . I know this is a 1999 but this is completely unacceptable. Can anything be done. Read details...
Consumer states that there is a water leak in the trunk, this has caused the trunk floor to rust. Read details...
The fuel tank strap is completely corroded away, and the fuel tank is ready to fall off. The protective coating is defective and has completely fallen off, causing the fuel strap to be eaten away by rust and corrosion. The fuel tank is going to fall off eventually. Read details...