1998 Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Ford Contour — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 ford contour. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion. *smd the consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion. *jb”
filed Sep 24, 2014
“The engine wiring harness which connects to the vehicle's main power supply box has wiring for which the insulation comes off exposing live, bare wires. This leads to shorts in the electrical system which affects drivability (engine runs erratically and affects the electric fuel pumps operation)…”
filed Sep 1, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
020503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 34 | 17% |
| 1999 Contour | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 Contour | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 Contour | 29 | 5% |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 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.