1996 Ford Contour electrical system problems
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Ford Contour — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car was recalled in 2001. The past 6 mo my electrical system smells like its burning or something melting. Almost like its going to catch on fire”
filed Dec 17, 2018
“The wire harness motor, transmission and fuel injection are bad ,and was stationary 5 year ago like many many many contours and mistyques in my country , I need a solution please, couse responsability is from ford company in all the world. Thank you. I am in mexico.”
filed May 25, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY…Campaign 01V230000 · Jul 9, 2001
Related service bulletins
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt
16880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 16 | 8% |
| 1999 Contour | 65 | 16% |
| 1998 Contour | 130 | 15% |
| 1997 Contour | 41 | 19% |
| 1995 Contour | 180 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.