1998 Ford Contour suspension problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Ford Contour — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle won't pass inspection due to a Broken or cracked coil spring front passenger side. It was in a recall that we never received notification. And I don't feel like we should be out over $200 to get it licensed.”
filed Feb 8, 2024
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that he parked his vehicle overnight and the next morning his front left spring had snapped in half. The contact stated that his tire was punctured as well. He contacted the dealer and they were unable to do anything for him. The current…”
filed Mar 1, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND…Campaign 01V255000 · Aug 8, 2001
Suspension problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 Contour | 32 | 8% |
| 1997 Contour | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 Contour | 38 | 7% |
| 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.