1998 Ford Contour problems by component
846 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford Contour, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 132 | 16% | 71,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 130 | 15% | 85,465 mi |
| Power Train → | 128 | 15% | 84,224 mi |
| Suspension → | 102 | 12% | 79,405 mi |
| Air Bags → | 99 | 12% | 89,714 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 83 | 10% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 62 | 7% | 62,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 43 | 5% | 86,200 mi |
| Visibility → | 43 | 5% | — |
| Seats → | 35 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 34 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 33 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 29 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.