1998 Ford Contour steering problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Ford Contour — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 40 mph on a wet road, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil springs were damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Sep 17, 2015
“My family and I were making a right turn from the parking lot of a movie theater to a moderately busy street. After I completed the turn, I heard a loud "bang", and my car suddenly swerved to the right, and I couldn't stop. I could not go forward, or back around. Thinking that it was caused by a…”
filed Jul 28, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt
041814 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Steering problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Contour | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 Contour | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 Contour | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 Contour | 76 | 9% |
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.