1999 Ford Contour engine problems
54 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1999 Ford Contour, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while in gear. A pop noise was heard and smoke came out from under the hood. The front of the vehicle then caught fire. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss and it was never taken to a service dealer. A fire department report was processed. Updated 12/11/06.
Check engine light comes on three times for different oxygen sensors. These greatly effect the gas mileage and timing of engine resulting in more expensive repairs. The mechanic stated he has seen a lot of ford contours in with this specific problem. Cost is minimum $250-$450 to replace.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford Contour
- Body & structure 94 complaints
- Electrical system 73 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 44 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Tires 27 complaints