10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1998 Ford Contour accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Ford Contour:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1998 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #10

Jun 022003

Contour 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No dash lights, back-up, or license plate light. Took to dealer and dash lights were fixed $200.plus. But no clock light, license plate light or back-up lights. All fuses where checked and ok.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #9

Oct 022002

Contour

  • miles
Consumer stated that the vehicle's check engine light has been on since October 2002. Dealer states parts are not available. Please provide additional information.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 102002

Contour

  • miles
While driving 25mph interior light dropped out, causing loss of control.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #7

May 152001

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The short caused the dashboard lighting and backlights not to function.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 151998

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Interior and courtesy lights intermittently flash rapidly on and off, cause unknown.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #5

Mar 131999

Contour

  • miles
Lights on dash dim significantly upon start up, problem continue for a time, but suddenly stopped, on occasions it recurs, the problem has never been resolved.

- West Senec, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 042000

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Overhead map/courtesy light dropped, almost hitting consumer while driving vehicle.

- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

problem #3

May 052000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The interior dome light & cover fell down while vehicle was parked. Front passenger side door never fitted properly.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #2

Sep 151999

Contour

  • miles
Headlight's are not working, and the door light above floor lights on the driver's side and passenger's side don't work. Also, speedometer isn't working properly.

- Mt. Holly, NJ, USA

problem #1

Sep 231999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
The headlights do not come on. Also, interior lights on the dash sometimes do not function. Dealer has see vehicle..

- Memphis, TN, USA

Not what you are looking for?