CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford Contour has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 419 complaints with NHTSA, including 28 crashes, 9 fires, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (94 reports).
1999 Ford Contour recalls
Most common 1999 Ford Contour problems
Problem areas named in the 419 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 94 |
| Electrical System | 73 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 |
| Visibility | 43 |
| Suspension | 34 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Tires | 27 |
| Power Train | 27 |
What owners report
The dash is curling up
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.
THE BRAKE LINES UNDER THE CAR HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT OF BREAKING APART. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100K MILES AND WAS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY EXTREME CONDITIONS. THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKS OUT OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ALMOST AS QUICKLY AS IT IS POURED IN AND HAS LEFT THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE WITHOUT EXPENSIVE REPAIRS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
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. THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND EMISSION FITTINGS AT THE TANK, ARE CORRODING BADLY TOO. *TR
1999 Ford Contour questions
Does the 1999 Ford Contour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford Contour: Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Contour?
Based on 419 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (94), Electrical System (73), Engine And Engine Cooling (57).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.