1999 Ford Contour problems by component
419 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 93 | 22% | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 65 | 16% | 61,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 52 | 12% | 60,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 42 | 10% | — |
| Visibility → | 38 | 9% | 56,149 mi |
| Suspension → | 32 | 8% | 78,693 mi |
| Air Bags → | 29 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 26 | 6% | 70,857 mi |
| Power Train → | 25 | 6% | — |
| Tires → | 25 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 24 | 6% | — |
| Equipment → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.