1998 Ford Contour problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (67) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (58) · Air Bags (33)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Contour model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
161 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (253)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2005-03-21 · 020503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2004-12-13 · 042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Electrical System 2004-08-09 · 041516 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code(s) p0420 and/or p0430. *tt
Steering:column 2004-01-01 · 041814 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt
Electrical System 2003-09-15 · 03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-08-04 · 031514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 253 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.