1998 FORD CONTOUR Steering Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1998 FORD CONTOUR
11 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A WET ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TIME THE ROAD WAS WET. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AT 74000 MILES. *PH *MR
MY 1998 FORD CONTOUR 4-DOOR SEDAN RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A DEVASTATING FAILURE. WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED, A SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY UNDER THE DASH FELL DOWN ON HER FEET. THE ASSEMBLY IS HELD IN PLACE WITH TWO BOLTS WHICH HAD COME LOOSE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE STEERING LINKAGE WAS ALLOWED TO DISCONNECT, PERMITTING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN FREELY. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY SHE WOULD HAVE COMPLETELY LOSS CONTROL, AND BECAUSE THE FRAME FELL ON HER FEET, SHE PROBABLY COULDN'T HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKE. NO STEERING AND NO BRAKE! I THINK THIS IS A POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN DEFECT. OF COURSE, THE DEALER AND FORD APOLOGIZED BUT REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB
THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STUCK IN ONE DIRECTION. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GET STEERING BACK TO THE CENTER. *JB
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THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUALLY READS ABOVE THE RED ZONE. THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS NOT OVERHEATING. THERE HAS BEEN A TECHNICAL REPORT FILED ON THIS AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE VEHICLE WAS TO OVERHEAT BECAUSE THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO KNOW.*AK
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STEERING UNEVEN AND SEEMS TO GIVE WHEN TURNING. NLM
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STEERING UNEVEN AND SEEMS TO GIVE WHEN TURNING. NLM
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STEERING UNEVEN AND SEEMS TO GIVE WHEN TURNING. NLM
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ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHIMMY, AND MAKES A YAWNING SOUND, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE STEERING AND OR SUSPENSION FAILURE. *ET
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WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND UPON HITTING WATER IN THE ROAD SURFACE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND FREEZE, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. ALSO, HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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POSSIBLE STEERING FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY TO SEVERAL PEOPLE.
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Air Bags
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Electrical System
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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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
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Power Train
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
14 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
13 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
13 complaints
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Tires
13 complaints
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12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
12 complaints
Interior Lighting
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
9 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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8 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
6 complaints
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6 complaints
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6 complaints
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6 complaints
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6 complaints
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6 complaints
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5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Vehicle Speed Controlcables
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2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
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Exterior Lightingturn Signal
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
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Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
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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
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Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
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Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
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Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
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Suspensionrearsprings
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Tiressidewall
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Tirestreadbelt
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