1995 Ford Contour parking brake problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1995 Ford Contour — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Emergency brakes failed to release while vehicle was cold. After vehicle had warmed up, would release emergency brakes. Rear disc brakes would stick after being released. Water was getting into cables. Have taken to dealership,and was informed by mechanic a new caliper, which was redesigned, would…”
filed Mar 23, 2001
“Gas sensor failed early on, had it fixed. Shortly thereafter the emergency brake failed, had that fixed. Now both rear springs have broken, one front bearing has been replaced and there might be a problem with front stabiliser bar. Contacted ford this morning and was informed that I would have to…”
filed Oct 20, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Contour | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 Contour | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 Contour | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 Contour | 1 | 0% |
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.