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1995 Ford Contour

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

10

10 current

Combined

9.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,069

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2000284 · manufacturer campaign 00S44

29 November 2000

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995–1996 · Mystique 1995–1996

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 2.5 litre V6 engines, tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures. Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a Positive Temperature Coefficient device (a solid state resettable fuse-like device) in-line with each fan motor.

22,561 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 1998208 · manufacturer campaign 98S26

21 October 1998

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995–1998 · Mystique 1995–1998

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the floor shift automatic transmission control may be damaged if subjected to certain vehicle interior cleaning products. If exposed to these products, the transmission gear position indicator may deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position. If this occurs, the shifter will continue to operate normally, but there is the potential for incorrect gear selection.

What the dealer will do

Automatic transmission floor shift control will be replaced.

19,492 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998103 · manufacturer campaign 97E61

20 May 1998

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995–1996 · Mystique 1995–1996

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYST AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLIES (LIGHT-OFF CATALYSTS) CAN RESULT IN RESTRICTED EXHAUST GAS FLOW, LOSS OF POWER AND EXHAUST EMISSION LEVELS IN EXCESS OF THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.

What the dealer will do

LEFT AND RIGHT HAND LIGHT-OFF CATALYSTS WILL BE REPLACED. UNDERBODY CATALYST WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

10,244 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1997221 · manufacturer campaign 97S95

11 December 1997

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995–1996 · Mystique 1995–1996

What is wrong

NOTE: ONLY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION ARE INVOLVED. THE THROTTLE CABLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.

What the dealer will do

THROTTLE CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN VERSION.

4,123 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1996003 · manufacturer campaign 95S31

9 January 1996

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Mystique 1995

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. THE HARDWARE THAT ATTACHES THE OUTBOARD ENDS OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS TO THE FRONT SEAT FRAMES MAY BE CRACKED OR FRACTURED. IF SO. THE LOAD THAT THE SAFETY BELT COULD SUSTAIN WOULD BE BELOW THAT SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD.

What the dealer will do

REINFORCEMENT PLATES WILL BE INSTALLED TO THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE OF BOTH OUTBOARD FRONT SAFETY BELTS. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS FRACTURED, A NEW SAFETY BELT WILL BE INSTALLED.

18,240 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1996002 · manufacturer campaign 95S30

9 January 1996

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Mystique 1995

What is wrong

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, FABRICATED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOULDED PIECES SPIN WELDED TOGETHER, MAY EVENTUALLY LEAK FUEL AT THE WELD JOINT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What the dealer will do

FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES CONTAINING ONE PIECE MOULDED REINFORCEMENTS.

15,513 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1995111 · manufacturer campaign 95E56

16 June 1995

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Mystique 1995

What is wrong

DEFECT: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.

What the dealer will do

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1,021 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1995032 · manufacturer campaign 95S06

21 February 1995

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Crown 1995 · Explorer 1995 · Mustang 1995 · and 5 more

What is wrong

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) MAY HAVE A CRACKED INFLATOR BODY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITER PLUG COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF HOT GASES AND COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR POTENTIALLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

What the dealer will do

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A NEW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.

398 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 1995024 · manufacturer campaign 95S05

16 February 1995

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Mystique 1995

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 205 - GLAZING MATERIALS. IMPROPERLY TEMPERED GLASS WAS INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR.

What the dealer will do

RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR GLASS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1994158 · manufacturer campaign 94S97

17 October 1994

Transport Canada lists: Contour 1995 · Mystique 1995

What is wrong

THE FUEL FILLER OPENING REINFORCEMENT (AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY) MAY LEAK FUEL. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

What the dealer will do

FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

4,386 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 140 1995 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
228 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1995 Ford Contour have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 10 recalls on record for the 1995 Ford Contour. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1995 Ford Contour get?
NRCan rates the 1995 Ford Contour at 9.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 228 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1995 Ford Contour for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,069 in fuel, producing roughly 4,574 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.