MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford Contour

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1994 Ford Contour
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:31:59.282Z

Only 12 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 12 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, 1994 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 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
1994: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
199412
1995893
1996563
1997218
1998846
1999419
2000199
20014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING IN THOUGH THE VENT LOCATE INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030318

MANUFACTURERED BATTERY THAT IS IN THIS VEHICLE IS THE WRONG ONE ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990602

WIRE WITHIN THE FIREWALL CHAFED AGAINST BRACKET, CAUSING THE IGNITION COIL TO SHORT CIRCUIT THROUGH THE COMPUTER WHICH CONTROLS THE ENGINE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981124

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE SPEED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981202

STEERING

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and steering wheel/handle bar.

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WHILE DRIVING, THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

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DASHBOARD HAS STARTED PEALING UP FROM WINDSHIELD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030603

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 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 1994 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 1994 Ford Contour?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.