3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Ford Contour steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 312003

Contour

  • 74,000 miles

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

While driving 45 mph with foot on the accelerator pedal steering wheel locked up, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed have taken to dealership, but the problem was not resolved.

- Merigold, MS, USA

problem #1

Sep 011998

Contour

  • miles
There is a short within the battery, and the consumer has to get someone to give her a jump. Also, alarm system isn't working. When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and cutting off. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

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