Ford Contour 1996
Model Contour made in 1996 by Ford got 870 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 11 recalls as well as 223 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: electrical system, exterior lighting and power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.5l.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 25/41/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 4 | 950907 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 26/44/32 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 950907 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/30/24 | 23/38/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 4 | 950823 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/31/24 | 23/39/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 4 | 950823 |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 24 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 20 | 3 | 134 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 38 | 138 | |
| EQUIPMENT | 12 | 40 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 4 | 1 | 72 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 13 | 30 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 18 | ||
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 | 1 | ||
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 40 | 1 | 86 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 15 | ||
| SEATS | 1 | 3 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 21 | 57 | |
| STEERING | 2 | 30 | ||
| STRUCTURE | 9 | 16 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 10 | 37 | |
| TIRES | 1 | 3 | ||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 | 1 | ||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 7 | 31 | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | 15 | 44 | |
| CHILD SEAT | 3 | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | |||
| OTHER | 28 | |||
| WHEELS | 7 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | SYLCAUGA | 35151 | SARAH CHEVROLET | |
| CA | DALY CITY | 94014 | SPRINT AUTO SALES | 650-991-9024 |
| CA | N. HOLLYWOOD | 91601-9724 | SUNRISE FORD | 818-752-9000 |
| CO | CASTLE ROCK | 80104 | ASPEN TIRE & AUTO CENTERS | 720-733-1199 |
| DE | NEW CASTLE | 19720 | CARMAN FORD, INC. | 302 323 2315 |
| DE | SMYRNA | PRESTON CARNET | ||
| FL | PENSACOLA | WORLD FORD | ||
| IA | CLINTON | 52732 | RIVER CITY MOTORS INC | 5632433744 |
| MI | HOWELL | 48855 | PRIVATE OWNER | |
| MO | IMPERIAL | PALM BEACH MOTORS | ||
| NC | CARY | 27511 | CROSSROADS FORD | 919-460-5620 |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | GANAM AUTO MALL | ||
| NE | OMAHA | 68137 | SUPERIOR HONDA | 402-408-1000 |
| NH | SALEM | NEWMAN FORD-HYUNDAI | ||
| NH | SALEM | 03079 | NEWMAN-FORD HYUNDAI | 603-898-9766 |
| NH | SALEM | NORMAN FORD HYUNDAI | ||
| OH | AKRON | BURT GREENWALD | ||
| OH | DAYTON | 45431-9990 | DAVE DENNIS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH JEEP | 9374295566 |
| OH | MANSFIELD | 44906 | GRAHAM FORD | 419-529-1800 |
| OH | NORTH CANTON | 44720-2750 | MULLINAX FORD | 330-497-9100 |
| PA | FRANKLIN | 16323 | FRANKLIN AUTO | |
| PA | POTTSVILLE | 17901 | SANDS FORD | |
| TX | GALVESTON | 77551 | BOB PASAN FORD | 409 744 0481 |
| UT | SALT LAKE CITY | 84111 | BUTTERFIELD FORD |