1997 Ford Contour Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford Contour, 8% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 Ford Contour gl 4 cyl 123,000 miles. My right front coil spring is broken and the other three look to be heavily rusted and cracked. I have called the dealership and they have no information about the TSB 98m04 about which I was never notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10114124, filed 2005-03, 123,000 miles“I believe all 1997 Ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years I have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, both lower control arms, bushings, sway bars, wheel bearings, front & rear brakes and rotors(both twice!!!!), axle, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, EGR valve, coil springs, battery, balljoints, door latch, almost all of the full front suspension!!!! There are more parts that I had replaced but I can't remember all the names of the parts there are too many!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10049024, filed 2003-12“While driving there was a continuous rubbing noise coming from the tires. Took vehicle to dealer and they said front tires needed replacement. Consumer replaced two front tires. 2 months later, noise continued. Consumer put all new tires, and noise continued, and got louder and louder. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was front wheel bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #899604, filed 2001-11“Consumer took vehicle to dealership/mechanic for a roaring noise coming from front end. This noise would become louder with speed. Dealer stated that problem was with bearings of vehicle. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #880863, filed 2001-02“When driving there is a vibration in the steering wheel, and when brakes are applyed the steering wheel shakes more. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. States the problem is normal. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833827, filed 1999-01Suspension: 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 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
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