10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Contour suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 011999

Contour

  • miles

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

Driving 60mph. Heard popping noises. Vehicle uncontrollable. Went off road & down 30ft embankment & flipped over twice. Mechanic checked & noticed left front lower ball joint had fallen out. This caused a loss of control. 4 people were injured & everyone was wearing seat belts.

- Holcomb, MS, USA

problem #1

Dec 141995

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Purchase car new was driving and lower ball joint came loose.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

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