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1998 Ford Contour: engine knocking or ticking

6 of the 844 complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 43 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    6
  • 1997
    4
  • 1996
    4
  • 1995
    2

What owners say

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Locks · WI · 1 injury

The hood's safety latch failed causing hood to flip open and smash backward onto to the windshield shattering it completely, knocking out the light console in the roof, denting the roof, and causing significant damage to the hood, and various appurtenances in the hood and windshield area. Nlm

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Suspension · PA

Consumer heard a knocking sound from front right of vehicle, had it inspected, and was told that right front coil spring was broken.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Engine · CO

While traveling at 75mph the engine water pump goes out. Only thing heard or seen was a engine knock. The engine had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CA

The consumer received a manufacturer's recall on water pump. A week later, consumer heard a knocking noise. Took vehicle back to the dealership, and mechanic told him that the bolts were loose on the water pump. Also, when consumer applied brakes there was a humming noise.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Lights, Suspension · DC

When driving at any speed there is a knocking and clucking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, headlights are working intermittently.

Filed Dec 30, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed. Front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists. Provide further information.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Contour knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1998 Ford Contour?

6 of 844 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Contour?

There are 0 recalls and 43 service bulletins 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 17No deployment 16Overheating 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 7Fuel gauge 6Adaptive cruise 5Pulling 5

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