1998 FORD CONTOUR Suspensionfront Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 1998 FORD CONTOUR

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

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All Suspensionfront Complaints

#751179 |
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A "LEMON" SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST, 1997 FROM SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE CAR DROVE "ROUGH" NOT SMOOTH. THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY WAS VIBRATING, AND SIMPLY GOT WORSE OVER TIME. THE VIBRATIONS WOULD OCCUR AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR, INCREASING THE FASTER YOU DROVE. YOU COULD ACTUALLY FEEL AND SEE YOUR BODY SHAKE. THE RIDE WAS THE TOTAL OPPOSITE OF A SMOOTH ONE. ROUGH AND BUMPY, EVEN ON SMOOTH, FLORIDA ROADS. THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE YOU WERE "PUSHING" OR "FORCING" IT TO DRIVE. THE GEAR SHIFT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DIFFICULT TO MANUVER, GENERALLY STICKING WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS. A COUPLE OF TIMES, THIS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS. WHEN REPORTED TO FORD, THE ONLY RESPONSE THAT THAT "PER THE MANUAL, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED SOME TYPE OF OVERHAUL, AT...
#746671 |
I OWN A 1998 FORD CONTOUR, VIN #[XXX]. ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO, I WAS PREPARING TO TRAVEL ONTO INTERSTATE 79 TO GO FROM MEADVILLE TO ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA. LESS THAN A MILE FROM MY HOME ON HARMONSBURG ROAD, I HEARD A "POP" AND MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. I TRAVELED ABOUT ANOTHER QUARTER OF A MILE TO A GAS STATION AND CHECKED THE TIRE. IT APPEARED TO BE OKAY. AS THE VEHICLE WAS BECOMING HARD TO STEER, I DECIDED TO RETURN HOME. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND TRAVELED AT 25 MPH BACK TO MY HOME, A STRAIGHT ONE MILE DRIVE FROM THE GAS STATION. WHEN I TURNED LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER STEER. AS SOON AS I WAS OFF THE ROAD, I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE TIRE WAS FLAT, AND THE CAR...
#744387 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
#723621 |
COIL SPRING ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF CAR BROKE. REPLACEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING WAS NECESSARY: SHOCK ABSORBER, CB SPRING, D BOOT, BEARING ASSEMNBLY, AA SEAT, MOUNTING ASSY, HALFSHAFT ASSEMBLY, CV JOINT ASSEMBLY, BRAKE SHOES, DISC BRAKE ROTOR, TIRES.*AK
#721451 |
FRONT END WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED IT HAS BEEN REALIGNED 3 TIMES 3/28/00 LAST TIME, AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, IT IS ALREADY SHOWING WEAR, AND ITS ONLY BEEN 1200 SINCE IT WAS REALIGNED. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR 1 FULL YEAR. *AK
#849623 |
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING AND CLUCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
#848676 |
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH ,ON THE FRONT END. DEALER HAS SEEN FOUR TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. MJS
#844829 |
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALSO, THE FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VIBRATION. *YC

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 Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 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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