Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Contour owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have a Ford Contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 I have some complaints about my car. There are some recalls out on this vehicle. But there are not list for my Contour VIN # but I have the same problems. My car was taken to the robins Ford delership in glenolden,pa for not starting. After they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that I have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires. But they have not issued a recall for my VIN# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car. I also have some problems that have just started that Ford have recalls on but again not my so called VIN#. My seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working. Both have recalls on them. …
Consumers daughter was stopped at a traffice light, when she was hit head on by another vehicle, both the driver and the passenger were wearing seat belts, however the seat belts failed to restrain them and both driver and the passenger were thrown foward, also the airbags failed to deploy, the driver and passenger suffered injuries.
On apr 8 1999 I took my car to amherst motors inc because I was having a problem. I was informed there was a recall ont he catalytic converter, which the Ford company failed to inform me about. When questioned, they responded that they could not locate me. Now they are saying I need a new engine because the dpfe(revised delta pressure feedback)volta failed. They did not tell me this when they released my car apr 15 1999. I asked to have the seatbelt fixed. They told me they would charge me over $100. There is a recall #95s31 for that seatbelt
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since. 2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
Recall related, 95V228000 and 95V232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95. Consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
While applying the brakes, there is a noise and extended stopping distance which May cause an accident. Dealer replaced brakes 5 times. Cause unknown. Also problems with transmission, and the passenger rear seatbelt buckle is broken which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident. Please provide further details. David randolph called on behalf of his sister mary hatzell. Please direct any questions to him.
At around 50,000 miles, during normal use by children, plastic housing of center rear seat belt buckle broke in half and internal buckle components fell apart. Around 59,000 miles left rear seat belt buckle also fell apart in the same manner as previously stated. If seat belt buckles fall apart during normal use what would happen in an accident?
Driver' s and passenger's side rear seat belts are inoperable. Seat belt latches have fallen completely apart which prevents the latch from buckling in housing mechanism. Front seat belts were recalled for same problem. Dealer replaced twice and have no problems. Rear seat belts were not recalled so they were not replaced.
1995 Ford Contour rear doors do not have child locks. Customer states that the rear doors do not have child locks and her child can open the back door when it is locked. The consumer stated the front seat belts do not hold tight enough. Updated 01-16-08. The driver's door didn't open when the master lock is on.
Related recalls
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. This does not conform with the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.
Seat Belt complaints in other Contour years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 1995 Ford Contour?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Ford Contour, 5% of the model year's 891 complaints. The component named most often is front › anchorage (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Contour seat belt problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 95V-228 (anchorage, Dec 4, 1995). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Contour seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.