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1997 Ford Contour Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Ford Contour, 3% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.

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.

“Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on.”

NHTSA complaint #10260956, filed 2009-03, 87,000 miles

“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on expressway and warning light came on, vehicle was smoking. She pulled over to the shoulder, and put some water into vehicle to get home. She only could drive 10mph on the road and vehicle started losing oil. She took it to garage, and mechanic told her that cylinder block was cracked. Consumer contacted Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #870297, filed 2000-09

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20002613%
19994611%
1998344%
199773%
1996316%
1995212%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Contour

Electrical system
41 complaints
Engine cooling
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Contour

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.

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