Component Record

Ford Contour 1995 Power Train Problems

135 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1995 Ford Contour - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage135 complaints

135 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V233000Reported September 18, 1998 - 175,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 175,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine270 Electrical System207 Brakes101 Suspension90 Fuel and Propulsion System86 Steering78

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.