1996 Ford Contour steering problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Ford Contour — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Corrosion under the car (police inceptor ). Car was purchase from a local dealer in bamberg, sc that sell many crown victorias. He indicated my car came from up north, pennsylvania. *tr”
filed Sep 10, 2013
“Problems with 1996 ford contour front brakes, transmission, fuse box, heater blower motor, electrical and steering and suspension. *mr for the second time, the vehicle had problems with the brakes making a loud rubbing sound, the stabilizer bar was replaced and needs to be replaced again. The…”
filed Dec 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Contour | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 Contour | 33 | 4% |
| 1997 Contour | 16 | 7% |
| 1995 Contour | 76 | 9% |
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.