1994 Ford Contour Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Ford Contour (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Contour. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 33%
- Steering2 17%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Engine overheated/ burned up and fan never came on. Consumer stated that there was recall 00s/00m13 concerning engine cooling fan. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #885861, filed 2001-04Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving, transmission would jump into neutral and back into gear, causing vehicle to lose speed while driving. Dealer notified ,and informed repairs would be made at the cost to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #831572, filed 1998-12Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Ford Contour in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Ford Contour.
Other model years of the Ford Contour
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 199 | 55,000 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 419 | 60,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 846 | 85,000 | 9 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 218 | 97,000 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 563 | 91,000 | 8 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 891 | 99,000 | 8 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Contour model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Ford Contour have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Contour as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Ford Contour is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1994 Ford Contour been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.