1998 Ford Contour engine problems
119 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Ford Contour, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 119 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While driving vehicle oil light came on. Engine stalled out. Noticed a reflection of flames on the ground. Lifted hood of vehicle & noticed the engine was on fire. Driver put flames out. The alternator was just replaced, twice, prior to fire. Was no warning.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall and the check engine light would stay on. The dealer informed the consumer that a new engine was needed. This vehicle has been repaired for thirteen recalls since ownership by the consumer.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Contour
- Electrical system 139 complaints
- Transmission 114 complaints
- Suspension 109 complaints
- Brakes 104 complaints
- Air bags 101 complaints
- Fuel system 81 complaints
- Lighting 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints