1996 Ford Contour problems by component
563 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Contour, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 123 | 22% | — |
| Electrical System → | 119 | 21% | 103,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 77 | 14% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 64 | 11% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 44 | 8% | — |
| Equipment → | 41 | 7% | — |
| Visibility → | 41 | 7% | — |
| Suspension → | 38 | 7% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 31 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 30 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 29 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 4% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.