1995 Ford Contour Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Ford Contour, 2% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,007 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While attempting to park floorboard behind the driver seat caught on fire. Consumer managed to exit the vehicle. Dealership was notified of the problem, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10066816, filed 2004-04, 89,007 miles“The mounts for the driver's seat are about to break off. I heard a loud pop while in mid corner, then the seat bean to lean hard. When these mounts completely break, I believe it may cause a serious accident. I know that this is a common problem in Ford contours, please do something as these seats are not safe. How can Ford expect someone to remain in control of their vehicle if the seat breaks off while they are driving?”
NHTSA complaint #757137, filed 2002-01“Driver was at traffic tie u when a vehicle struck the driver from behind, the truck was moving at a hight rate of speed, pushed the driver into a van that was stopped in front and into the center cement divide. Driver's side seatback fell into a semi-recline position and the seat slid back, airbag did not deploy, the seat falling back caused the driver's lumbar spine to be injured.”
NHTSA complaint #781233, filed 1998-10“Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95. Consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.”
NHTSA complaint #984039, filed 1996-05“Consumer was rearended which caused the driver's seat to release to the reclining position, causing loss of vehicle control. Also, the head rest completely broke away from the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #820969, filed 1998-05Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Contour
224 complaintsElectrical system
180 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
126 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsFuel system
85 complaintsSuspension
83 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsSeat belts
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Contour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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