1997 Ford Contour visibility problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Ford Contour — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. The contact stated that the defroster stopped working. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 01i009000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring) in 2001. The instrument panel and tail lights also do not work. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 5, 2007
“I believe all 1997 ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years I have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, both lower control arms, bushings, sway bars, wheel bearings, front & rear brakes and rotors(both twice!!!!), axle, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, egr valve, coil…”
filed Dec 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 23 | 12% |
| 1999 Contour | 38 | 9% |
| 1998 Contour | 43 | 5% |
| 1996 Contour | 41 | 7% |
| 1995 Contour | 43 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.