1999 Ford Contour steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Ford Contour — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was never notified of any recalls. I have had to pay out of pocket expenses lost control of vehicle replaced starter and brakes several times feels like suspension is falling apart and never notified I have small and older children shameful. These events starting taking place when I purchased the…”
filed Oct 14, 2009
“Dash was replaced, but it was installed improperly. Also, air conditioning system has leak, and will be replaced next spring. *la vehicle has had the following repairs or replacements: wheel bearings, brakes, tie rods, dashboard, intake manifold, passenger rear struts, left front dome lamp switch…”
filed Feb 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt
041814 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Steering problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Contour | 33 | 4% |
| 1997 Contour | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 Contour | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 Contour | 76 | 9% |
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.