1996 Ford Contour structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Ford Contour — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The paint above the windshield started to crack. * mr the consumer felt the window may separate from the structure and the roof may rust. Scc *jb”
filed Apr 1, 2003
“Front support system bolt has stripped off. Consumer had to have left front subframe replaced. *ak the stripped bolt in the front sub frame was replaced with a new bolt and the problem was solved. *yh”
filed Jan 10, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 79 | 40% |
| 1999 Contour | 93 | 22% |
| 1998 Contour | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 Contour | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 Contour | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.