The 1996 Ford Contour has 31 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Speed Control complaints
4%
Share of year
7
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour speed control — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the speed control: 97V225000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.