1994 Ford Contour
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1994: 12 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 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-18
Manufacturered battery that is in this vehicle is the wrong one according to the manual. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-02
Wire within the firewall chafed against bracket, causing the ignition coil to short circuit through the computer which controls the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-24
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-02
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-14
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1994 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.