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1995 Audi S6 vs 1995 Ford Contour

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Audi S61995 Ford Contour
NHTSA complaints20891
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)26223
Investigations17
Crash reports039
Fire reports165
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1821–25
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi S6Ford Contour
Engine and Engine Cooling0224
Electrical System2180
Power Train0126
Fuel System, Gasoline1783
Suspension083
Steering076
Service Brakes, Hydraulic072
Air Bags044

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating068
Electrical failures062
Stalling058
Steering problems018
Loss of power016
Brake problems015
Vibration / shaking015
Check engine light014

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.