10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,667 miles

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1999 Ford Contour windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1999 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 192004

Contour 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

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

The tail lights became inoperable after four replacements. Also, the windshield wipers did not work in low gear, and the running lights malfunctioned. The electrical connector splice from the headlight switch opened. (the right side tail light was inoperative) the tail lights, front running lamps were out again, a fuse was bad and found some more wires in the trunk wired incorrectly, the dashboard lights and the license plate tail lights worked intermittently, there was a wiring short in the harness in the cowl area, there was a blown fuse in the exterior lighting, on another occasion, the #33 fuse was found open, the sunroof was inoperative due to a shorted motor, bad drive gear and two cables.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 012001

Contour 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers will come on intermittently, and air bag light illuminates while driving, causing vehicle to stall and die. Dealer has been notified. Car was on fire which burned up fuse box.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #1

Mar 042001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cover over screw on windshield wiper came off. Consumer has a bumper to bumper warranty, and dealer wants her to pay for it. Consumer said it came from manufacturer that way.

- Decatur, GA, USA

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