1994 Ford Contour recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (4), Steering (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Body / structure (1), Fuel system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/03/2003 · Body / structure
DASHBOARD HAS STARTED PEALING UP FROM WINDSHIELD. *AK
05/14/2003 · Steering
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. *JB
03/18/2003 · Electrical system
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING IN THOUGH THE VENT LOCATE INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
04/27/2001 · Fuel system
FUEL INJECTION/O-RINGS ARE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
04/13/2001 · Engine
ENGINE OVERHEATED/ BURNED UP AND FAN NEVER CAME ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL 00S/00M13 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN.*AK THE DEALER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY $4922.90 FOR ENGINE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THE COOLING FAN WHICH CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE WAS ON RECALL AND REPAIR EXPENSE SHOULD BE PAID BY THE MANUFACTURER. FURT…
04/21/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND GEARS WERE STUCK. *AK
09/24/1999 · Equipment
THE EVAPORTOR FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THE COMPRESSOR IS NOW FREEZING UP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. CONSUMER IS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. MJS
09/20/1999 · Steering
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN STERRING WHEEL WOULD DELAY RETURN FOR NORMAL DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK