MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford Contour

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1993 Ford Contour
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:09.479Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Contour Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1999: 419 complaints 1999 2000: 199 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001
1993: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
199412
1995893
1996563
1997218
1998846
1999419
2000199
20014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 3 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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NO ACCELERATION DURING FIRST SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960314

EQUIPMENT

1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

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I PAYED FORD 17,892.00 IN SEPT, 1998, BECAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO DAMAGE MY CREDIT BECAUSE I HAD TO MAKE SO MANY REPAIRS ON THIS CAR. THEY ONLY EXTENDED MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS SO I COULD REPAIR THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000823

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1997 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford Contour reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Contour?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Contour have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.