1995 Ford Contour steering problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1995 Ford Contour — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle and the steering column began over heating continuously. On several occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the burning smell; however, the vehicle caught fire. At times, the key was too hot…”
filed Jan 8, 2010
“My '95 ford contour has been overheating, smelling hot, with the steering column heating up to the point of the car key, in the ignition, getting too hotto handle--for some time, now. Fearing that there might be a fire hazard, I took it to my local ford dealer. He said my car, per it's vin no., has…”
filed Dec 11, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Contour | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 Contour | 33 | 4% |
| 1997 Contour | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 Contour | 30 | 5% |
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.