1996 Ford Contour fuel system problems
30 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 1996 Ford Contour, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was leaking fuel onto the ground whenever consumer filled the tank up with fuel. Took vehicle to dealer shop, and dealer informed consumer that fuel filler neck had a crack and needs replacement. Consumer would like to know is this normal for this part to be defective. Vehicle have only 46,000 miles of wear.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall #99v247000, regarding fuel; hoses/lines/pipes/fittings due to the VIN. Having similar problems the manufacturer parts were replaced by an independent service dealer, but the problem recurred. Fuel was dripping onto the tail pipe. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. Updated 10/04/06.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Contour
- Electrical system 148 complaints
- Engine 109 complaints
- Lighting 93 complaints
- Transmission 74 complaints
- Brakes 58 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Cooling system 35 complaints