1995 Ford Contour electrical system problems
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1995 Ford Contour — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the vehicle was on while in park when a fuse blew and the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. A private mechanic then confirmed that the wiring harness needed to…”
filed Jul 14, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. The contact stated that the engine wiring under the hood was fracturing from the plastic covering and the wires were touching which made the vehicle inoperable. In addition, the contact was concerned about the potential of the wires shortening or causing a…”
filed Mar 24, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt
16880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 16 | 8% |
| 1999 Contour | 65 | 16% |
| 1998 Contour | 130 | 15% |
| 1997 Contour | 41 | 19% |
| 1996 Contour | 119 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.