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Ford Contour 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Ford Contour: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

419Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
58Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure94 complaints

94 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V060000.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V075000.

Unknown Or Other46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V350000.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V075000Reported March 9, 2000 - 436,200 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 436,200 vehicles across all affected models.

00V350000Reported October 30, 2000 - 3,750 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 3,750 vehicles across all affected models.

99V060000Reported March 17, 1999 - 4,569 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 4,569 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP06004Opened October 23, 2006 - Closed April 10, 2007

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP06004Opened October 23, 2006 - Closed April 10, 2007

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01001Opened January 5, 2001 - Closed July 31, 2001

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS. Resulted in recall campaign 01I009000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19981
199927
200052
200143
200242
200362
200468
200555
200620
200718
200810
20095
20103
20117
20121
20131
20141
20151
20161
20171
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.