1.ABS brake fuse and blower motor fuse are one and the same, darn cold in minnesota, and hard to get too to replace. Must pull out battery first. To replace the hydraulic pump for ABS brakes to fix problem...$3000.00, more than the car is worth for trade in or resale value. I found this out after hitting a deer on nov. 26 2004. And does not include cosmetic damage. Air bags did not deploy either. 2.front and back window molding is shrinking and forcing windows out, very drafty. 3.shift module failed, took to ford dealer to replace, when replaced the dash board started smoking. The neighbor module burnt up, and all the dash board wiring. Total cost to repair $1200.00, but the dealership took off $200.00 of the labor costs. 4. I called ford on several different occasions to complain. They will not stand behind their product. I have dealers that will not take it on a trade in, because it's a contour.
1998 Ford Contour: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 844 complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer's vehicle was stopped at a traffic ligh and another vehicle rear-ended it, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
Consumer called complaining about air bag problems. Stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision where the air bags did not deploy.manufacturer or dealer were not contacted.
While driving another vehicle t-bone the consumer's vehicle on the passenger side. The drivers side airbag didn't deploy.
The vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy, the driver was injured.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact airbags did not deploy, causing injury to the driver. In which the vehicle was totalled.*ak
Driver's air bag failed to deploy.
While driving about 30 MPH rear ended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer was concerned.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 25-30 MPH impact. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision at an impact of 45-50 MPH, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. No injuries were reported.manufacturer notified, and urged consumer to call the federal safety agency. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumer's wife was driving about 30 MPH and she rear ended a vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
On 7/25/99, the car accelerated mysteriosly while I was driving on I-75 causing loss of control and accident. Later, notification of throttle cable recall was recieved. Also, check engine light showed problem with oxygen sensor. There was major damage over $5,000 to the car. The air bags failed to deploy and passenger shoulder harness failed to lock.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation can become brittle and crack over time due to accumulation of water in the pigtail protective convolute in combination with high underhood temperatures related to the routing of the wiring pigtail near the radiator. This can result in environmental stress cracking of the insulation.
- Risk
- In some cases, the air bag warning light can illuminate and the air bag supplemental restraint system disabled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed.
Recall number 99V243000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Contour no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Ford Contour?
16 of 844 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Contour
Coil spring 68Airbag light 43Stalling 43Check engine light 33Headlights 31Fire or smoke 21Grinding brakes 20Transmission failure 17Overheating 15ABS 14Won't start 14Engine failure 13Jerking 13Slipping 13Loss of power 10Brake failure 8Fuel leak 8Power steering loss 8Sudden acceleration 8Fuel pump 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Knocking 6Fuel gauge 6Adaptive cruise 5Pulling 5
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