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1998 FORD CONTOUR in Lynnfield, MA
My daughter drove my 1998 6 cyl contour automatic on route 95 from stoneham to wakefield, ma (one highway exit). the car was behaving normally and had behaved normally until that point. a servo cover fell off of the transmission. that ...read more / reply »
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Coushatta, LA
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission slipped out of gear between 10-50 mph. the engine revved when this occurred. the gear shifter is moved to a lower gear then back to drive, but the transmission does not go back into gear. the veh...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in San Carlos, CA
Transmission began to downshift (3->2) hard recently, and i brought it to an automatic transmission specialist who performed several tests and gave it a clean bill of health. ~5,000 mi later while gently slowing to turn left from a major s...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Portland, OR
My 1998 ford contour se has problems with the trunk leaking. ever since i bought the car the trunk leaks slowly. i find huge wet spots in the carpet in my trunk. also the vehicle has a problem with the transmission. when you drive the v...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Santa Clara, CA
I purchased the car on october 1, 2004. i was driving the car for about 10 minutes on the freeway i slowed down due to traffic. when i started to take off i felt a jerk when the transmission shifted. my check engine light came on. when i tu...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Colorado Springs, CO
Transmission slips and jerks when shifting.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Indianapolis, IN
I was leaving work and discovered that my car now only goes in reverse-i have not had any problems with the transmission up to this point when from out of no where it just stopped working. the automotive shop tells me i have to go to a dea...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Picayune, MS
Transmission starting slipping on major interstate during rush hour traffic...i have read so many complaints on this and many other sites about these cars and i feel that a recall on these transmissions should go into effect before there is...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Lawrenceville, GA
Constant problems with the vehicle. alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc. this vehicle is in some form of repair shop ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Antioch, TN
Automatic transmission failed in 2001 (see odi # 759046 submitted 3/02). transmission was rebuilt and remained in service until 2003. in june 2003, transmission began slipping under normal city driving conditions and was taken to independ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Erie, PA
1998 ford contour se 4cly vin 1fafp6633wk244254 - 4speed transmission. my wife was driving home from work when the transmission made sudden, erractic, jerky shifts on its own causing the car to pull from side to side and lossing control and...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Seven Valleys, PA
Vehicle intermittently jerks when shifting, sometime very violently. vehicle has also stalled when negotiating a turn in an intersection. vibrates often at low speeds (30 mph), as though it's in too high of a gear for the terrain. check ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Capitol Heights, MD
The vehicle experienced premature transmission failure.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Dekalb, MO
Replaced timing belt and idler pulley 3 months ago and now the gears are sounding like they are going out again. mr
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Alexandria, VA
Automatic transmission slipped badly nearly causing accident as car behind me did not anticipate my car not being able to accelarate as i turned onto a busy road. second time tranmisson has failed in the vehicle - first at approx 25000 mil...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Huntington, NY
While traveling on highway vehicle was making a loud noise which was coming from underneath the hood. consumer was able to pull over to the shoulders, and vehicle was in drive. vehicle started rolling in reverse.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Allenton, WI
While driving engine light came on and transmission slipped when changing gears which was caused by transmission failure.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Sun Valley, CA
I know a couple of people who have had experienced the same problems with their contours as i have. i bought this car through a private party and took out an extended warranty through my credit union. the transmission was covered but the ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Santa Maria, CA
Automatic transmission failed without warning or symptoms while merging onto a busy freeway.vehicle could have been hit by passing traffic because of a narrow shoulder at point of failure.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Reddford, MI
While driving, the transmission slips and sticks upon changing gears.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Antioch, TN
Transmission began slipping and soon failed entirely under normal city driving conditions; transmission has been rebuilt and car is still in service.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Redford, MI
While driving transmission gears stick. please provide any further information.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Las Vegas, NV
Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning water pump shut down, and transmission vibrated when applying brakes. dealership was aware of problem.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Sterling Heights, MI
I believe this is a premature failure of a major component of the vehicle. no safety defect listed.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Stockton, CA
While driving vehicle jerked forward very hard almost losing control of vehicle. upon stopping and restarting vehicle gear went from park to reverse. took to dealer. transmission was replaced. vehicle continues to do the same thing, jer...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Hackensack, NJ
Transmission is gone. vehicle will not go into gear. when put vehicle into first or second gear it makes a noise. vehicle will not pull. contacted dealer, and dealer stated transmission needed to be replaced.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Troy, MI
Transmission breakdown, car would work in reverse only, not in forward gears. car taken to dealer who informed owner that a component part broke down and damaged other parts. dealer recommends replacing with a remanufactured transmission ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Charleston, WV
Rack and pinion steering unit started to leak some fluid. steering wheel would make alot of noise when trying to make turns. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. rack and pinion unit was replaced with a rebuit un...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Fort Myers, FL
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....
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Charlotte, NC
While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts. dealer has seen vehicle. consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following: fuel filter, spark plugs, transmi...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Montery, CA
Transmission has a defect, there is a slip when you applying gears. also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and grabs a little bit. dealership is aware of problem. brakes have failed, on one occasion consumer almost hit...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Wadesboro, NC
When i put the car in reverse it takes a long time to backup.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in South San Francisco, CA
Failure of cd4e transmission requiring re-build.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Laurel Spr, NJ
Transmission failed without warning, the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the vehicle was beyond warranty. nlm
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Coal City, IL
Gears are not shifting properly, and there is a delay when trying to shift.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in St. Louis, MO
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. consumer states vehic...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in West Senec, NY
After noticing a whining sound at approximately 30 mph in second gear and an increase in vibration when the air conditioner was on, the transmission was rebuilt on 10/10/98, on 8/3/2000 the transmission was replaced because of sudden and vi...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Wadesboro, NC
When shift lever is placed in reverse vehicle hesitates before engaging into gear itself. dealer has not been contacted.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Oceanside, CA
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts. nlm
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Oceanside, CA
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts. nlm
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Oceanside, CA
Automatic transmission shifts harshly on upshifts. nlm
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Haw River, NC
Transmission slips and jerks and can't be driven for long periods of time. cost is 1,500 to fix it. i don't have the money to fix it. this is obviously a factory related problem. i am very displeased with fords.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Watsontown, PA
I mentioned to the dealership where i purchased my car that when i test drove it, it just seemed to jerk when it would shift. ken schuck assured me that there was not anything wrong with the car. it did come with a wpc assoc. limited warra...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Inglewood, CA
I am very displeased with the ford contour. about 2 month after i purchased my car i had to have the brake pads replaced, then replaced again after that. i've had several recalls on the car, not to mention all the other headaches i've dealt...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Silver Spring, MD
I was in transit to replace my braking system for the second time in 6 months when my transmission failed. my 'check engine' light stays on and the car now stalls when in a stopped position at a traffic light. these issues, amongst a list ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Lumberton, NC
Engine check light stayed on the dashboard constantly. vehicle will not move beyond 30 mph in first gear. then when vehicle is in second gear it goes up to 70mph.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Glendale, AZ
Vehicle jumped into reverse inadvertendly while in park, resulting in a collision. manfuacturer and dealer have been notified.
1998 FORD CONTOUR in Convoi, OH
When trying to shift gear from first to second, consumer is unable to shift. has to focus on the pawl, make sure of the right gear, then focus on the road. transmission hangs up going into second gear.
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