1999 Ford Contour electrical system problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Ford Contour — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1999 ford contour I bought it and 6 months later the timing belt went out this cost me $800.00 out of pocket after the warranty paid their part. Drove it another 3 months when it stalled out and started sputtering I replaced the plugs, wires, ignition control box, and fuel filter and found…”
filed Jan 14, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The vehicle stalls and makes a lot of noise during acceleration. The overhead lights and other interior lighting will not dim when the vehicle is turned off. The contact must remove the bulbs to dim the lights. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the…”
filed Dec 28, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt
04104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2004Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 Contour | 130 | 15% |
| 1997 Contour | 41 | 19% |
| 1996 Contour | 119 | 21% |
| 1995 Contour | 180 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.