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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
3325–50K
4950–75K
2275–100K
12100–150K
7150K+
137 reports with mileage · 282 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 93 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
28 crash reports9 fire reports22 injury reports
What owners actually said
419 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2002
Fuel System, Other
THE FRONT DASH ON MY 99 FORD CONTOUR HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE DEFROSTER PANEL TO POP OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEFROSTER PANEL HAS POPPED OUT AND BLOCKED MY VIEW CAUSING ME TO HAVE TWO NEAR INCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY (REF# 900850990) AND WAS TOLD BY THEIR REPRESENT…
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THE FRONT DASH ON MY 99 FORD CONTOUR HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE DEFROSTER PANEL TO POP OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEFROSTER PANEL HAS POPPED OUT AND BLOCKED MY VIEW CAUSING ME TO HAVE TWO NEAR INCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY (REF# 900850990) AND WAS TOLD BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVE THAT FORD DID HAVE A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM ON THIS PART, BUT THAT THE PROGRAM HAD EXPIRED. I RECIEVED NO NOTICE AND NOW FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS REFUSING TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE PROGRAM EXPIRING. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND ADVISE ME IF I HAVE ANY OTHER RECOURSE. DT
NHTSA ODI #768767
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2002
Visibility
CONSUMER STATES HER DASHBORAD IS WARPED AND WHEN SHE TURNS ON HER DEFROGGER THE AIR DOES NOT HIT THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO TAKE LONGER TO BECOME CLEAR. MR
NHTSA ODI #8021179
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2002
Visibility
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRES IN THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS MELTED WHICH IS CAUSING THE DEFROSTER TO STOP WORKING. TS
NHTSA ODI #8020991
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND ENDED UP STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR ALSO. CONTACTED DEALER MR
NHTSA ODI #8020501
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
REFUND DOWN PAYMENT AND KEEP THE CAR. MR
NHTSA ODI #768297
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2002
Structure
THE DASH IS CURLED UP IN THE FRONT. THE INTERIOR TRIM PEICE THAT GOES AROUND THE DEFROSTER VENT HAS POPPED OUT OF PLACE. MR
NHTSA ODI #768078
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2002
Structure
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD IS WARPING, CONSUMER STATES THAT DASH IS RISING UP INTO THE WINDOW AND OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VISION. CONSUMER STATES THE DEFROSTER VENT HAS POPPED OUT OF THE MECHANISM. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8020164
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2002
Unknown Or Other
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DELAMINATING. THERE IS A RECALL BUT PER MANUFACTURER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8020018
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE AND IS ALSO HAVING A STRONG SMELL OF BURN RUBBER. THERE IS A RECALL OUT ON THE ENGINE BUT DOES NOT COVER THEIR VIN #.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS MATTER. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8019938
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2002
Electrical System
NHTSA RECALL 99 V 060 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S06, FMVSS 114: IGNITION SWITCH IS ABLE TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM. IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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DP06004 · Instrument Panel Cover Warpage
Opened Oct 23, 2006 · Closed Apr 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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Electrical System
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