1996 Ford Contour suspension problems

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 150,000 miles · WA

My car was recalled in 2001. The past 6 mo my electrical system smells like its burning or something melting. Almost like its going to catch on fire

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 20,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Suspension · FL

I printed out all of the recalls on 1996, ford contour but when I went to the ford place they said the recalls are not on my particular car. So is that so? That cars are made in batches and only certain batches are recalled. I have a 1996 ford contour, 4 cylinder motor. That does have all of the problems on the recall list for my car.

Filed Jul 15, 2006 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · MN

I was informed both rear springs had cracked and it was a potential saftey hazzard. Tires plus said it is possiable for the spring ends to puncture the tires.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Consumer has had numerous problems with the 1996 ford contour.*mr there has been so many recalls on consumer's vehicle that she wasn't aware of because the manufacturer never sent notices. Since then consumer has been paying for entire full price and is asking for reimbursement. However, the biggest problem with the vehicle is the gas fumes which is leaking therefore leaving poisonous carbon monoxide fumes coming in through the heater vents. These harsh chemicals are damaging to the lungs, brain, respiratory system and its making consumer very tired among other symptoms.

Filed Feb 21, 2005 · Suspension · CA

I heard a loud noise coming from the front of the car everytime I drove over any surface that was not flat. Without taking the car apart a mechanic told me it was possibly the struts that needed to be replaced. It turns out that the right front coil spring was broken and I was told that ford would have to repair the problem and this was not normal. I took my car to the ford repair shop and they replaced both front coil springs for $632.00. I was later told that their was a program to replace defective coil springs for free but it ended months before my coil springs had broken

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Suspension · 81,000 miles · MN

Broken rear coil springs.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · NH

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

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Suspension, Visibility · 00

Had received several recalls on vehicle springs, recall 01v230000, and heater blower sensor, recall 01i009000. Took vehicle to dealership's mechanic several times to have repairs done, even left vehicle with mechanic. Received call to pick up vehicle, and also informed none of the recalls were ever repaired. Mechanic refused to complete the recall repairs. Bramview ford; queen st; brampton ontario canada; 9054511041.

Filed Jun 21, 2003 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · OH

The parking brake wouldn't release. We towed the car to midas. The inspection identified normal brake wear, but also serious front end deficiencies. The manager told us both front coil springs were broken and had been broken for some time, causing one strut to bend. He said had the second strut bent or broke, the car body would have dropped down onto the tires. He said the car was unsafe to drive.