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1993–2001 · 9 model years

Ford Contour recalls & problems by year

51 recalls and 3,155 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1995891 complaints
Most recalls199811 recalls
Crashes reported171in owner complaints
Injuries reported18415 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02254506759001993: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1994: 12 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 891 complaints, 11 recalls1996: 563 complaints, 10 recalls1997: 218 complaints, 7 recalls1998: 846 complaints, 11 recalls1999: 419 complaints, 5 recalls2000: 199 complaints, 7 recalls2001: 4 complaints, 0 recalls199319941995199619971998199920002001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 Contour——040000
2000 Contour—21–25 mpg71998180
1999 Contour—20–25 mpg5419289340
1998 Contour—21–25 mpg118465020544
1997 Contour—21–24 mpg72181110100
1996 Contour—21–25 mpg105633524390
1995 Contour—21–25 mpg1189139653911
1994 Contour——0120000
1993 Contour——030000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling697
  • Electrical system646
  • Power train435
  • Service brakes, hydraulic322
  • Suspension305
  • Fuel system, gasoline256
  • Structure231
  • Visibility230