Dashboard has started pealing up from windshield.
The worst 1994 Ford Contour problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical4
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical4
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Ford Contour 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles
- Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or P0741
- Weld connection concern w/ the forward/direct/coast clutch cylinder & hub assy
- Concern of one or more injectors staying on at times.
- Engineering is investigating a concern on the CD4E transaxle where transmission fluid mists from the...
What 1994 Ford Contour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving, the tie rod snapped.
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.
Fuel injection/o-rings are leaking fuel from fuel injection system. Please give any further details.
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. Further more, it was also discovered that the cooling fans failure was it self caused by a blown up fuse.
Transmission was leaking fluid from underneath the hood, and gears were stuck.
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
While making a right or left turn sterring wheel would delay return for normal driving. Please provide further information.
Three of the four windows which are electric do not function. The regulators have been replaced on all 4 windows once. The regulator on the driver's side window has been replaced twice. Please provide any further information.
Manufacturered battery that is in this vehicle is the wrong one according to the manual. Dealer has been contacted.
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Questions about the 1994 Ford Contour
Is the 1994 Ford Contour reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1994 Ford Contour, 3.0 times a typical Contour model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Ford Contour?
Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Contour have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Contour have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Contour model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (180 complaints), 1998 (130 complaints) and 1996 (119 complaints).
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