1999 Ford Contour engine problems
The 1999 Ford Contour has 57 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
57
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1999 Ford Contour have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 1999 Ford Contour engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.