1998 Ford Contour equipment problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1998 Ford Contour — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact purchased brakesafe front disc pads for the vehicle. Approximately 30 miles later, a grinding and rattling noise was heard and an outer lining on the padding fell off. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that the pads…”
filed Jun 3, 2008
“I am the owner of a 1998 ford contour. I bought it used, and within a 1 year remainder of a 3 year warranty. I was never officially notified of several defects and nhtsa recalls that are still in effect for this car model year. One of the repairs for the blower resistor was performed twice, however…”
filed Nov 19, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Equipment problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 Contour | 22 | 5% |
| 1997 Contour | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Contour | 41 | 7% |
| 1995 Contour | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.