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1996 FORD CONTOUR Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Issues in the 1996 FORD CONTOUR

11 electrical system12v24v48v battery complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Complaints

#8005474 |
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATES.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; REPAIRED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
#894210 |
VEHICLE HAD NO POWER CAUSING CONSUMER TO PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T WORK WITH NEW BATTERY BECAUSE CONSUMER NOTICED WIRES WERE NOT ATTACHED. DEALER STATED " FORD HAS A PROGRAM WHICH IS 10 YEAR OR 100,000 MILES, BUT CAN ONLY BE FIXED IF A PROBLEM OCCURS." CONSUMERS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS.*AK
#889326 |
WOULD BE DRIVING WHEN ALL LIGHTS IN VEHICLE WOULD GO OUT, AND THEN VEHICLE WOULD STALL. ALTERNATOR FAILED TO CHARGE BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, HAD BATTERY REPLACED FOR 4TH TIME IN 3 YEARS.*AK
#736607 | Fire
WHENEVER I TURN ON THE HEATER, A/C, DEFROST, OR FAN MY ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AND MY BRAKES ARE SPONGY. I HAVE LOST ALL BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN MY CAR SITS FOR A WEEKEND, THE BATTERY DIES. INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY, STILL DIES. FORD CANNOT FIND A CAUSE FOR EITHER PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE THE WIRING HARNESS CHANGED FOR THE LIGHTS, THOSE WENT OUT. ALSO, MY A/C FUSE HAD CAUGHT FIRE, WHOLE FUSE BOX AND BLOWER WAS REPLACED. *AK
#731441 |
MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES IN ONE MONTH - ALL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, STARTER, WIRING HARNESS, SPEED SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR WERE ALL CHANGED. THE FORD DEALERSHIP DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I AM HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. IT WAS ALSO IN A GARAGE FIRE AT THE DEALERSHIP IN THIS TIME AND I HAD SMOKE DAMAGE TO MY CAR ON TOP OF THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I LOSS MONEY ON THE TRADE IN. THIS IS THE WORSE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER FORD CAR OR TRUCK AGAIN. *AK
#730730 |
THERE ARE TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR CAR TO WRITE DOWN. PLEASE CONTACT US.
#730730 |
THERE ARE TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR CAR TO WRITE DOWN. PLEASE CONTACT US.
#718762 |
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLS THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE STEERING WILL FAIL AND THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL APPEAR, WITH THE ENGINE ALMOST STALLING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THE CAR GOING AS FAST AS 35 MPH AND AS SLOW AS 5 MPH. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE DEALER HAS REPORTEDLY CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM, THE SERVICE PERSONNEL WAS AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTED WITH THE SPECIFIC MODEL. AFTER REPEATED RETURNS TO THE DEALER (AT LEAST THREE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS), THE DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND THAT THE CAR WAS EVEN "DRIVEN THROUGH SEVERAL PUDDLES" WITHOUT ANY STEERING FAILURE. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN WAS APPROXIMATELY AUGUST, 1999. THE WARRANTY HAS SINCE EXPIRED, AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT...
#855613 |
BATTERY NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE CURRENT. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. *AK
#714746 |
HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS: INTERIOR/BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO LIGHT. REPLACED SWITCH TWICE. FUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH LATCH INSIDE. NEVER WORKED. CIGARETTE LIGHTER FAILED. POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS FAILED. CAR INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START DUE TO DRAINED BATTERY. MECHANIC COULD FIND NO CAUSE FOR THIS RELATED TO ALTERNATOR/CHARGING SYSTEM OF CAR. NEVER ABLE TO FIX THIS. TRUNK LEAKS WATER AROUND SEAL. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . MECHANIC COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH ABS. AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER WOULD ONLY BLOW OUT DEFROST SETTING. ALSO BAD SMELL COMES FROM AC WHEN ON. REAR SEAT BELTS KEEP JAMMING; NOT ABLE TO USE SOMETIMES BECAUSE THEY WON'T COME OUT. WORST PROBLEM SO FAR: TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. NOT YET FIXED. I LOVED THIS CAR ONCE, NOW I HATE IT! THE WHOLE THING SHOULD BE RECALLED. *AK
#850398 |
THE FUSE KEEPS BLOWING OUT. THIS CAUSES THE AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORK. TOOK TO DEALER. VEHICLE FAILED TO START & NEEDED A JUMP. INFORMED BATTERY WAS NEEDED. *AK

Other 1996 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 52 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 48 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 39 complaints Electrical System 37 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 33 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 21 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 19 complaints Interior Lighting 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 17 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 17 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 16 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Suspension 12 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 9 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 8 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 6 complaints Equipmentelectrical 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 4 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Steeringlinkages 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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