Ford Contour recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
25 recalls found for the Ford Contour in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3,155 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Contour | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Ford Contour | 7 | 199 |
| 1999 Ford Contour | 5 | 419 |
| 1998 Ford Contour | 11 | 846 |
| 1997 Ford Contour | 7 | 218 |
| 1996 Ford Contour | 10 | 563 |
| 1995 Ford Contour | 11 | 891 |
| 1994 Ford Contour | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 Ford Contour | 0 | 3 |
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Newest Ford Contour recalls
- Apr 14, 200808E033000Suspension6,903 vehiclesDodge Caravan, Dodge Daytona and 29 more models
The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: K7147, K7329, K8683, and 104353.
- Mar 13, 200606E022000Service brakes, hydraulic7,440 vehiclesDodge Caravan, Jeep Grand Cherokee and 14 more models
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles.
- Aug 8, 200101V255000Suspension108,000 vehiclesFord Contour and Mercury Mystique
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built at the kansas city assembly plant and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois,…
- Jul 9, 200101V230000Electrical system342,962 vehiclesFord Contour, Mercury Mystique and 1 more model
On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international…
- Feb 14, 200101V045000Service brakes, hydraulic80 vehicles2000 Ford Contour
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
- Nov 6, 200000V367000Engine and engine cooling262,559 vehiclesFord Contour and Mercury Mystique
Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0L and 2.5L engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines.
- Oct 30, 200000V350000Fuel system, other3,750 vehicles1998-2000 Ford Contour
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles.
- Aug 18, 200000V228001Seat belts144,435 vehiclesFord Contour, Ford Escort and 8 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies.