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1998 FORD CONTOUR Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Issues in the 1998 FORD CONTOUR

8 electrical systemstarter assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Complaints

#892195 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 5MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO LOOSE LUGS: NUTS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS, TRANSMISSION, CV BOOT, BRAKES, AIR FILTER, WIRE, ROTORS NEED TURNING, TIMING GEAR, TIMING BELT, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT START. *SLC
#882762 |
FIRST DAY CAR WAS BOUGHT ENGINE DIED, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY GAVE CONSUMER ANOTHER CONTOUR. CURRENTLY, VEHCILE WILL SHUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND ENGINE WAS ACTING UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, IT JERKS AND VIBRATES, CONSUMER DOES NOT THINK THAT DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION LIKE THEY SAID. 1 TIME FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. FRONT SWAY BAR REPLACED, STEERING WOULD SHIMMY AND RATTLE. BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED, DUE TO RATTLING NOISE IN AIR CONDITIONER, ALSO CYCLING SWITCH REPLACED DUE TO AIR CONDITIONER NOT COOLING. LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED, BELT WOULD NOT BUCKLE. STARTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION AT ACT. REAR STRUTS REPLACED, NOISY. *SLC
#557054 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE CRANKING TIME DUE TO FAULTY STARTER. NLM
#557054 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE CRANKING TIME DUE TO FAULTY STARTER. NLM
#557054 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE CRANKING TIME DUE TO FAULTY STARTER. NLM
#609081 |
STARTER FAILED. YH
#716268 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE THE ROAD STARTER ENGAGED. I STOPPED THE CAR OFF THE ROADWAY AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THE STARTER CONTINUE TO TURN THE ENGINE AS IF I WAS CRANKING THE CAR. I REMOVED ALL FUSES THAT WERE RELATED TO THE STARTING SYSTEMS OF THE CAR. THE STARTER CONTINUED TO CRANK THE ENGINE UNTIL IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS AT THE STARTER THE BEST I COULD TELL UNDER THE ENGINE INTAKE . OTHER ITEMS DAMAGED UNKNOWN. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY GOING WEEK OVER THE PAST MONTH. THIS MORNING THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. LAST DROVE 2 DAYS PRIOR.
#832825 |
WHEN PUMPING GAS WAS DIFFICULT TO START VEHICLE. A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD. NEW GAS TANK WAS INSTALLED. FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE KNOCKING AND SQUEALING. REPLACED THREE TIMES. SUNROOF MOTOR WENT OUT. REPLACEMENT MADE. ALSO, STARTER PROBLEMS OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Other 1998 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 74 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 73 complaints Air Bags 50 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 34 complaints Unknown Or Other 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 24 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 23 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 22 complaints Seats 21 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 18 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 18 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 14 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Interior Lighting 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Fuel System Other 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Equipmentelectrical 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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