1994 FORD CONTOUR
0 recalls, 13 complaints - 7 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jun 3, 2003
DASHBOARD HAS STARTED PEALING UP FROM WINDSHIELD. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Mar 18, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING IN THOUGH THE VENT LOCATE INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2001
FUEL INJECTION/O-RINGS ARE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Apr 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 5, 2001
ENGINE OVERHEATED/ BURNED UP AND FAN NEVER CAME ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 00S/00M13 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN.*AK THE DEALER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY $4922.90 FOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THE COOLING FAN WHICH CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE WAS ON RECALL A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 5, 2001
ENGINE OVERHEATED/ BURNED UP AND FAN NEVER CAME ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 00S/00M13 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN.*AK THE DEALER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY $4922.90 FOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THE COOLING FAN WHICH CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE WAS ON RECALL A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND GEARS WERE STUCK. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 24, 1999
Incident date: Jun 11, 1995
THE EVAPORTOR FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THE COMPRESSOR IS NOW FREEZING UP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. CONSUMER IS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. MJS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 20, 1999
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN STERRING WHEEL WOULD DELAY RETURN FOR NORMAL DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 30, 1999
THREE OF THE FOUR WINDOWS WHICH ARE ELECTRIC DO NOT FUNCTION. THE REGULATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON ALL 4 WINDOWS ONCE. THE REGULATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 2, 1999
MANUFACTURERED BATTERY THAT IS IN THIS VEHICLE IS THE WRONG ONE ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 29, 1998
WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE SPEED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE COST TO CONSUMER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Nov 20, 1998
WIRE WITHIN THE FIREWALL CHAFED AGAINST BRACKET, CAUSING THE IGNITION COIL TO SHORT CIRCUIT THROUGH THE COMPUTER WHICH CONTROLS THE ENGINE. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 FORD CONTOUR
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
00182
Sep 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB
5892
Mar 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT
12556
Mar 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
BC3204970214
Feb 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW
BC0784961014
Oct 14, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT
BC9640961001
Oct 1, 1996
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CONCERN OF ONE OR MORE INJECTORS STAYING ON AT TIMES.
BC0186960102
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE. THIS CONCERN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSAXLE & CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A PAN GASKET OR SEAL L
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD CONTOUR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP06004
Opened: Oct 23, 2006 , Closed: Apr 10, 2007
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
RQ02006
Opened: Feb 26, 2002 , Closed: Sep 12, 2002
INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION
There is no summary currently available
EA01001
Opened: Jan 5, 2001 , Closed: Jul 31, 2001
BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS
There is no summary currently available
EA00025
Opened: Oct 4, 2000 , Closed: Jan 25, 2001
FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
PE00027
Opened: Jul 10, 2000 , Closed: Oct 4, 2000
FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
PE00023
Opened: Jun 14, 2000 , Closed: Jan 5, 2001
BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS
There is no summary currently available
EA00005
Opened: Feb 23, 2000 , Closed: Nov 9, 2000
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
RQ99019
Opened: Sep 15, 1999 , Closed: Mar 7, 2001
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES
There is no summary currently available
PE99052
Opened: Aug 18, 1999 , Closed: Feb 23, 2000
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 18, 1999, BASED ON FOUR REPORTS OF FIRE INVOLVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.THE REPORTS ALLEGE THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CAUGHT FIRE WITH RESULTANT DAMAGE TO THE FAN AND WIRE HARNESS AND/OR THE HARNESS CONNECTOR.IN ITS PE RESPONSE, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION RELE... Read more
PE98063
Opened: Dec 3, 1998 , Closed: May 10, 1999
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
ODI OPENED THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ON DECEMBER 3, 1989 BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, ALL OF WHICH MENTIONED CONCERNS CENTERED ON THE DASHBOARD-MOUNTED HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THESE CONCERNS INCLUDED AN ALLEGATION OF THE SWITCH CATCHING FIRE, AN ALLEGATION OF HEADLIGHT LOSS, AND THREE ALLEGATIONS OF... Read more
PE98050
Opened: Sep 14, 1998 , Closed: Feb 4, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ98002
Opened: Jan 27, 1998 , Closed: Jul 31, 1998
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4
FORD'S SERVICE BULLETIN DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997, POINTS OUT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT READ ABOVE 3/4 TANK OR BELOW 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.THE ERRONEOUS FUEL GAUGE READING WILL INDICATE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL RESERVE THAN ACTUALLY PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK.ODI HAS ONE COMPLAINT WHERE THE DRIVER ALLEGED T... Read more
FORD CONTOUR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD CONTOUR across all model years (1995, 2000).
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Total Recalls
4,592
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
211
Reported Crashes
167
Reported Fires
15
Reported Deaths