1999 Ford Contour vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1999 Ford Contour — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. The contact applied the emergency brake and shifted into neutral until the vehicle coasted to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a…”
filed Jun 21, 2010
“I was never notified of any recalls. I have had to pay out of pocket expenses lost control of vehicle replaced starter and brakes several times feels like suspension is falling apart and never notified I have small and older children shameful. These events starting taking place when I purchased the…”
filed Oct 14, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 Contour | 34 | 4% |
| 1997 Contour | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 Contour | 31 | 6% |
| 1995 Contour | 42 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.