1996 Ford Contour suspension problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford Contour — 7% 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
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 Contour | 32 | 8% |
| 1998 Contour | 102 | 12% |
| 1997 Contour | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 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.