1995 Ford Contour Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1995 Ford Contour. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Ford Contour 1995–1996, Mercury Mystique 1995–1996
Reported issue: Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. Tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
Possible consequence: Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
Remedy: Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. Ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles…
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Ford Contour 1995–1998, Mercury Mystique 1995–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Possible consequence: This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Ford Contour 1995–1996, Mercury Mystique 1995–1996
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
Possible consequence: This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Ford Contour 1995, Mercury Mystique 1995
Reported issue: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Ford Contour 1995, Mercury Mystique 1995
Reported issue: Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: a fracture or separation in this area would reduce the load that the anchor and the front safety belt anchorages could sustain, increasing the risk of injury in a vehicle collisoin.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.
- Visibility › WindshieldCovers: Ford Contour 1995, Mercury Mystique 1995
Reported issue: The glass tempering process on the right hand rear door windows was not correctly performed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if the window breaks, the glass fragments of the rear windows exceed the size specifications of fmvss no. 205.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right rear door glass.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Ford Contour 1995, Mercury Mystique 1995
Reported issue: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement can leak at the weld.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as appropriate, replace the fuel tanks.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Ford Contour 1995, Mercury Mystique 1995
Reported issue: A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
Possible consequence: A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
NHTSA investigations
- RQ02006Incorrect gear indicationClosed · Feb 26, 2002
- EA01001Blower switch/resistor or wiring harnessClosed · Jan 5, 2001
- PE00023Blower switch/resistor or wiring harnessClosed · Jun 14, 2000
- EA00005Engine cooling fan firesClosed · Feb 23, 2000
- RQ99019Various intermittent electrical issuesClosed · Sep 15, 1999
- PE99052Engine cooling fan firesClosed · Aug 18, 1999
- PE98050Front suspension coil spring failureClosed · Sep 14, 1998
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Contour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.