1996 FORD CONTOUR Steering Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1996 FORD CONTOUR

8 steering 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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Injuries
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Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10542933 |
CORROSION UNDER THE CAR (POLICE INCEPTOR ). CAR WAS PURCHASE FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN BAMBERG, SC THAT SELL MANY CROWN VICTORIAS. HE INDICATED MY CAR CAME FROM UP NORTH, PENNSYLVANIA. *TR
#10048678 |
PROBLEMS WITH 1996 FORD CONTOUR FRONT BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, FUSE BOX, HEATER BLOWER MOTOR, ELECTRICAL AND STEERING AND SUSPENSION. *MR FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES MAKING A LOUD RUBBING SOUND, THE STABILIZER BAR WAS REPLACED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, WATER WAS INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT SEALS, WHICH MADE THE LIGHTS VERY DIM, THE SELECTOR MODE SWITCH ON THE HEATER MOTOR BLOWER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHICH MADE THE HEAT NOT WORK AT A 100%. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS, RACK AND PINION AND WHEEL BEARING WERE ALL DEFECTIVE. *JB *NM
#536490 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED DIFFICULTLY IN STEERING.
#822097 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN RAINNING, CONSUMER DROVE OVER A POT OF WATER. HE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP TO ONE SIDE, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE. *AK
#530791 |
STEERING LOCKS EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND THE VEHICLE RUNS THROUGH A PUDDLE.
#529610 |
DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE STEERING BECOMES LOCKED TEMPORARILY WHENEVER A PUDDLE IS HIT.
#530026 |
THE STEERING LOCKS TEMPORARILY DURING RAINY WEATHER AND VEHICLE HITS A PUDDLE.
#817323 |
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON HITTING A PUDDLE OF WATER THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER, KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM. *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 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 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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