1993 Ford Contour
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.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
1993: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 893 |
| 1996 | 563 |
| 1997 | 218 |
| 1998 | 846 |
| 1999 | 419 |
| 2000 | 199 |
| 2001 | 4 |
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14
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, 2000-08-23
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.