4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,750 miles

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1997 Ford Contour lights problems

lights problem

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1997 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 012008

Contour

  • 87,000 miles

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

Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on.

- Candler, NC, USA

problem #3

Dec 231998

Contour

  • miles
While driving at night all lights go out except for front headlight and fog lights. Consumer had this problem repaired before, and the problem has returned.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #2

May 281997

(reported on)

Contour 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Design of overdrive light makes it difficult to steer while driving through water.

- New Orlean, LA, USA

problem #1

Oct 121996

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Light that indicates overflow of coolant tank failed to go off. Sensor was replaced by dealership and a service bulletin #10159 was performed. This didn't change the lighting failure.

- New Market, VA, USA

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