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EnginePart report

1998 Ford Contour Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 846 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Ford Contour, 0% of the 846 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199830%
199721%
199610%
199510%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Contour

Engine cooling
132 complaints
Electrical system
130 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
128 complaints
Suspension
102 complaints
Air bags
99 complaints
Brakes
91 complaints
Fuel system
72 complaints
Exterior lighting
43 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaints
Seats
35 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Vehicle speed control
34 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Contour

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology