1997 Ford Contour problems by component
218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Contour, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 41 | 19% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 35 | 16% | — |
| Power Train → | 30 | 14% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 27 | 12% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 21 | 10% | — |
| Visibility → | 19 | 9% | — |
| Suspension → | 17 | 8% | — |
| Steering → | 16 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.