10.0

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

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1997 Ford Contour electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 062001

Contour

  • miles

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

Alternator and battery replaced.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 062001

Contour

  • miles
Alternator and battery replaced.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 062001

Contour

  • miles
Alternator and battery replaced.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 011998

Contour

  • miles
There is a short within the battery, and the consumer has to get someone to give her a jump. Also, alarm system isn't working. When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and cutting off. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 021999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle in number of times for power assist going out when driving in rain or water. 2/99 acceleration lost while driving vehicle in traffic, no power. Had vehicle in previous week before was supposedly repaired.

- Garland, TX, USA

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