10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Contour brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 031999

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While drivng in snowy/wet conditions ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up/vibrates/shake. Then vehicle slid in the direction it was going, causing an accident. Vehicle had no braking ability at all. Also, dealer replaced the rear left caliper. Dealer was aware of the problem, but said it was the way the system operated. Please provide further inforamtion.

- Sterling, VA, USA

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