1998 Ford Contour electrical problems

Filed Nov 22, 2018 · Electrical · PA

"takara recall" my heater motor in my 98 ford contour se just stopped working.

Filed Nov 22, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 147,000 miles · PA

Was driving down route 322 on day and had to hit the break and all of a sudden they went to the floor. I pulled over and checked my break fluid resivour and it was empty. I think the passenger side drum break is leaking fluid.

Filed Nov 23, 2013 · Electrical · 163,000 miles · MI

I just traded and got this car, it seems to sway in the back going over wet roads or bumpy roads not sure what it is, but I fear my safety as the previous owner did not tell me about this. I also have noticed that the temperature gauge does not work and the heater blower only works on high. I cannot afford to get things fixed if there is recalls on them.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · LA

I am the owner of a 1998 ford contour and the engine harness wire overheated over a long period of time and I was unaware until I had to change my radiator due to a leak and the harness wire had to be disconnected. That was when we found the wire melted and cracked and could not be reused. This harness connects to vehicle main supply. Without harness vehicle is not operable. Ford should be responsible to replace defective harness.

Filed Sep 1, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TN

The engine wiring harness which connects to the vehicle's main power supply box has wiring for which the insulation comes off exposing live, bare wires. This leads to shorts in the electrical system which affects drivability (engine runs erratically and affects the electric fuel pumps operation) and could lead to a vehicle fire if the wiring suffers catastrophic failure. It goes without saying that if the car's fuel supply or engine control systems fail, the driver may lose control and become involved in a crash or collision. Ford does not sale replacement parts nor are parts available on the secondary market. The part number for the wiring harness on my car is f8rz14289ca. Ford should be required to replace these defective harnesses.

Filed May 20, 2011 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated while driving various speeds his tail lamps, parking lamps, and the instrumental panel malfunctioned. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 135,000 miles · TN

My 1998 ford contour has three safety recalls. However, I'm having a terrible time getting ford to provide the parts needed to service the vehicle. The recalls are: (a) 01s22 - heater blower resistor and connector, (b) 99s14 - headlight switch connector, and (c) 99s23 - front crash sensors. Presently my airbags are offline and offer no crash protection. It's been a little over a month since I began trying to get this resolved (basically when I bought the car - the seller didn't disclose the recalls were not fixed to me). The blower stopped working a few days ago and it smelled like electrical wires were perhaps burning. So now I don't have defrost/defog capability. The dealer is trying to get the parts, but ford hasn't shipped them.

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · MS

I own a 1998 ford contour se v6 manual trans VIN #[xxx] the under the hood wiring harness is failing there was a recall for this defective part but ford continues to say that my car is not under the recall the insulation on the wiring harness has completely flaked or crumbled off causing the car not to run or potential deadly fire no help from ford motor company. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Electrical · 284,371 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the driver was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact, who was a certified independent mechanic, where he discovered that all of the wires under the hood were exposed and corroding. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 284,371.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Electrical · 195,000 miles · MO · fire

Wiring connector that feeds the HVAC system burned and melted the connector plug and main fuse block at the point of the connector. This wire was a size 10 awg and is oversized for the connector that it is used for. This caused a fire at the connector. I have picture is you would like a copy.