MYRModel Year Report

Ford Contour — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 893 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 563 complaints, Caution 1997: 218 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 846 complaints, Avoid 1999: 419 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 199 complaints, Recommended 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1995 · 893
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 893 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 563 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 218 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 846 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 419 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 199 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1995 · 893
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 893 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 563 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 218 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 846 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 419 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 199 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1995 · 893
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2001 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ▲ Recommended 199 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 419 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 846 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ▲ Recommended 218 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 563 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 893 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

27

recalls on file across every Ford Contour model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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