MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford Contour

● Typical for this model
1999 Ford Contour
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
419
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 419 2000: 199 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1996 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1998 1999: 419 complaints 1999 419 2000: 199 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1996 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1998 1999: 419 complaints 1999 419 2000: 199 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001

1999: 419 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19933
199412
1995893
1996563
1997218
1998846
1999419
2000199
20014

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

22% · 94 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The dashboard windshield air/defrosting vent cover below the windshield popped off and the dashboard padding has pealed up blocking windshield/forward visibility. This has caused the vehicle to fail the Virginia safety inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-04

Also filed under Visibility

Electrical system

17% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

11% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

10% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and windshield.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-03-26Electrical system99V060000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2000-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic00V075000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (Pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result…

    Remedy: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in September 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 Ford Contour, Mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

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    2000-11-30Fuel system, other00V350000 Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2001-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-31 Blower switch/resistor or wiring harness
  5. R
    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…

    Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2006-10-23Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-10 Instrument panel cover warpage
  7. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…

    Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 94 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 55 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V060000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00V075000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V350000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford Contour reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Ford Contour is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Contour?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Contour have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.