1998 Ford Contour service brakes, hydraulic problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Ford Contour — 10% 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
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM…Campaign 00V075000 · Mar 9, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 Contour | 42 | 10% |
| 1997 Contour | 27 | 12% |
| 1996 Contour | 44 | 8% |
| 1995 Contour | 72 | 8% |
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.