1997 Ford Contour Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Ford Contour, 2% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Power locks will not open doors. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and they are replacing the latch. The doors are not power but operate manually. When inside of vehicle the doors will not open from the inside. If you push the button to unlock the doors they still do not unlock. Doors will only open from the outside with a key after unlocking them.”
NHTSA complaint #8011421, filed 2002-06“Body contains tiny rust spots all over it. The vehicle has been waxed three times since purchased. One spot has completely rusted down to the metal. Located on the top portion of the right rear door.vehicle has an extended warranty until 3yrs/75000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #700049, filed 1998-10“When driving about 5 MPH, the wheel broke away from the sub frame on the driver's front side. The dealer was notified. All sub frame bolts have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #828152, filed 1998-09Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Contour
41 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Contour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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