1994 Ford Contour recalls & problems
The 1994 Ford Contour has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 12 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints12filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1994 Ford Contour.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system Ignition; 12v/24v/48v battery | 4 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 2 | — |
| Steering Steering wheel/handle bar; Linkages › Tie rod assembly | 2 | — |
| Visibility Power window devices and controls | 1 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Cooling system › Fan | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system | 1 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jun 3, 2003Structure
DASHBOARD HAS STARTED PEALING UP FROM WINDSHIELD. *AK - May 6, 2003Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. *JB - Mar 18, 2003Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING IN THOUGH THE VENT LOCATE INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM - Apr 27, 2001Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
FUEL INJECTION/O-RINGS ARE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK - Mar 5, 2001Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
ENGINE OVERHEATED/ BURNED UP AND FAN NEVER CAME ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 00S/00M13 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN.*AK THE DEALER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY $4922.90 FOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THE COOLING FAN WHICH CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE WAS ON RECALL AND REPAIR EXPENSE SHOULD BE PAID BY THE MANUFACTURER. FURTHER MORE, IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLING FANS FAILURE WAS IT SELF CAUSED BY A BLOWN UP FUSE. *YH - Apr 1, 2000Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND GEARS WERE STUCK. *AK - Jun 11, 1995Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THE EVAPORTOR FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THE COMPRESSOR IS NOW FREEZING UP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. CONSUMER IS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. MJS - Sep 20, 1999Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN STERRING WHEEL WOULD DELAY RETURN FOR NORMAL DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.