CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford Contour has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 563 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 24 fires, 39 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (148 reports).
1996 Ford Contour recalls
Most common 1996 Ford Contour problems
Problem areas named in the 563 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 148 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 143 |
| Power Train | 86 |
| Exterior Lighting | 75 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 |
| Visibility | 46 |
| Equipment | 43 |
| Suspension | 41 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 1996 Ford Contour. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, going downhill, the vehicle hit black ice, then crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags deployed and detached upon impact, slicing the contact's head open, snapped his fifth and sixth vertebrae, and the seatbelt fractured his ribs. The police were called to the scene of the collision. The police officer informed the contact that the air bag had detached from the steering wheel and was in the rear passenger seat. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital for injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made
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
THE WIRE HARNESS MOTOR, TRANSMISSION AND FUEL INJECTION ARE BAD ,AND WAS STATIONARY 5 YEAR AGO LIKE MANY MANY MANY CONTOURS AND MISTYQUES IN MY COUNTRY , I NEED A SOLUTION PLEASE, COUSE RESPONSABILITY IS FROM FORD COMPANY IN ALL THE WORLD. THANK YOU. I AM IN MEXICO.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD FAIL TO START DUE TO A MELTED WIRE IN THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM A USED CAR DEALER ON 8/11/15. THE CAR HAS 58606 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. WIRING HARNESS WAS UNDER THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND NOT REPAIRED. FORD HAS NOT OFFERED ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE AND MECHANIC SAYS THE CAR IS A FIRE HAZARD AND HARNESS HAS TO BE REPLACED. CONTACTED FORD WHO SAID THE CAR WAS NOT UNDER ANY TYPE OF RECALL AND THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE PART.
1996 Ford Contour questions
Does the 1996 Ford Contour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford Contour: Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Contour?
Based on 563 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (148), Engine And Engine Cooling (143), Power Train (86).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford Contour has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.