1996 FORD CONTOUR Equipmentelectrical Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipmentelectrical Issues in the 1996 FORD CONTOUR
6 equipmentelectrical complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Equipmentelectrical Complaints
MY NEWEST PROBLEM THAT I HAVE WITH THE CAR NOW IS IT STALLS AT RED LIGHTS AND DOESNT START FOR 45 MINUTE TO AN HOUR. I TOOK IT TO 3 GARAGES ALREADY AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.
THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 70000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE FUEL DOOR, FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKES, DOOR HANDLES, TRANSMISSION, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND NOW AS A SPECIAL TREAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE WORST INVESTMENT THAT MY WIFE AND I HAVE EVER MADE. I HAVE HAVE OWNED SEVERAL CARS AND TRUCKS WITH 200000 PLUS MILES ON THEM AND NONE OF THEM HAVE EVER BEEN AS PROBLEMATIC AS THIS AUTOMOBILE.
#751853
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THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 5,000 MILES . THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ACCESSORY OUTLET DEVELOPED A SHORT WITH FUSE BLOWOUT . THE INTERIOR LEVER TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT FUNCTION TO OPEN THE OUTSIDE LID COVERING THE GAS CAP . THE CAR IS IN ALMOST NEW CONDITION WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES SINCE 1996 . CAR IS ALSO IN FOR MANDATORY RECALL SERVICING DUE TO NOTICE FROM FORD .HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SHORTING IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ACCESSORY OUTLET SYSTEM ? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE INTERIOR GAS CAP LID LEVER NOT FUNCTIONING ? I AM BEING CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF THESE ITEMS . I WONDER WHETHER THERE WAS A BASIC DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT LED TO SUCH MALFUNCTIONING AFTER LESS THAN 5,000 MILES .*AK
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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
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RECALL REPAIR (99V-103) COMPLETED, HOWEVER HARNESS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND NOT THE SWITCH, PANEL LIGHTS FEEL HOT TO THE TOUCH AND ILLUMINATION IS DIM AFTER REPAIR WORK COMPLETED. MJS
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CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.
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
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
11 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
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