Ford Contour owners have reported 202 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Contour. The contact stated that he parked his vehicle overnight and the next morning his front left spring had snapped in half. The contact stated that his tire was punctured as well. He contacted the dealer and they were unable to do anything for him. Read details...
I printed out all of the recalls on 1996, Ford Contour but when I went to the Ford place they said the recalls are not on my particular car. So is that so? that cars are made in batches and only certain batches are recalled. I have a 1996 Ford Contour, 4 cylinder motor. Read details...
My car was recalled in 2001. The past 6 mo my electrical system smells like its burning or something melting. Almost like its going to catch on fire Read details...
The 1999 Contour has 67,000 miles. At 36,000 miles had the left front wheel bearing replaced. Since then, I had the front wheel bearings replaced 3 more times. Read details...
On my 1999 Ford Contour with 95,000 km, both rear coil springs have broken, puncturing both rear tires. This car has been driven very nicely and given incredible tlc. The cost of these repairs totaled $1000, and should never have happened if the springs were manufactured properly. Read details...