10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Ford Contour brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Ford Contour Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #11

Sep 041998

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes and traction control system failed.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #10

Jan 041996

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
ABS system failed, causing loss of control.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 201998

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about any mph the consumer has been having problems with the brakes when he stops, the vehicle does stop, but heard a grinding noise like a metal to metal. He took vehicle to shop, and they said had found that inside pads were wearing out and the outside pad did not. Rotors had been also having problems.

- Newmeadows, ID, USA

problem #8

Aug 201997

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  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving on uneven road any speed above 5mph and application of brakes will cause brakes to collapse, consumer checked master cylinder and it is full. There is no leak in brake line.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 011997

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on icy or wet pavement the pedal is hard to apply and excessive pressure is needed to get the vehicle to stop which caused extended stopping distance.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #6

Oct 101995

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
85% of the time when applying the brakes and backing out there is a loud noise coming from the right rear. The vehicle has ABS.

- Cleveland, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 011995

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  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Antilock brakes failed.

- Rocky Moun, VA, USA

problem #4

Apr 131996

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  • miles
ABS: Anti lock brakes and steering wheel locked up; vehicle ran into a parked truck; no warning; occurred after applying brakes.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 081996

(reported on)

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  • miles
While driving, noticed ABS light appeared, then made attempt to slow/stop, hit patch of ice, brakes locked, sled into oncoming traffic and was hit.

- Ft. Wainwrig, AK, USA

problem #2

Jan 181996

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
At 15mph suddenly rear wheels locked in snow and ice conditions, spun around 360 degrees in intersection in on coming traffic, second occurence brake locked up.

- Quincy, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 031996

Contour

  • miles
ABS system failure, on slippery surfaces ABS system will not function properly, in snow or ice there is partial loss of braking.

- Naperville, IL, USA

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