1996 Ford Contour electrical system problems
148 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1996 Ford Contour, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 148 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 17 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer experienced a series of electrical problems which resulted in a fire. All lights inside and outside went out except the headlamps. Also, fuses blew out too often and smoke came from the turn signal. Mechanic replaced the turn signal and noticed that all other wires in the steering column were damaged. Dealership insisted that if there was no extnded warranty they would not repair.
My car was recalled in 2001. The past 6 mo my electrical system smells like its burning or something melting. Almost like its going to catch on fire
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Contour
- Engine 109 complaints
- Lighting 93 complaints
- Transmission 74 complaints
- Brakes 58 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Cooling system 35 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints