1998 FORD CONTOUR Suspensionfront Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
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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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
#751179
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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
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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
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
#723621
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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
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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
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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
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THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH ,ON THE FRONT END. DEALER HAS SEEN FOUR TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. MJS
#844829
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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
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Air Bags
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Electrical System
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Seats
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Power Train
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Electrical Systemwiring
13 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Tires
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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
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
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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
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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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
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Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
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Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
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Seat Belts
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Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
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3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
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Vehicle Speed Controlcables
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Wheelshub
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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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
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2 complaints
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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
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Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
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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
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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
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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
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Wheelsrim
1 complaint