NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch Problems

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1997 Ford Contour accessories - exterior problems

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 312002

Contour 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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The driverside door on my 1997 Ford Contour latch was sticking. Now it does not stick but it will not latch. When it first started you had to apply alot of pressure to open the door and now it is easy but does not stay shut.

- Riverside, UT, USA

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problem #2

Jun 112001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was going 55mph when driver's door opened.consumer held it closed and continued driving. Consumer had to lean against door to lock door.

- St Peter, MN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 251997

Contour

  • miles
Rear door intermittently opens at will. Vehicle in/out of shop on three occasions, and no correction have been made.seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- La-Vernia, TX, USA

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