1998 Ford Contour seats problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 Ford Contour — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the driver's side seat reclined on its own. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.”
filed Aug 31, 2006
“Dt: the contact was sitting in the driver seat while the vehicle was parked. The driver seat suddenly fell backwards and the hinge broke. The seat felt lose prior to the failure, but had not been inspected. After inspection the dealership said the breakage was due to fatigue of the seat frame. The…”
filed Jan 3, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 Contour | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 Contour | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 Contour | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 Contour | 14 | 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.