1999 Ford Contour suspension problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Ford Contour — 8% 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
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. She stated that the mechanic noticed that there was a crack on the passenger side front coil spring. They stated that the road salt could be a possible cause of the crack. The mechanic made the replacement. The failure and current mileages was 85,000. The…”
filed Aug 20, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 Contour | 102 | 12% |
| 1997 Contour | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 Contour | 38 | 7% |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 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.