Engine wiring harness insulation is crumbling leaving exposed wires. Found that this is a common problem for ford contours (all years), but that a recall has only been issued for 1995-1997 vehicles. Have had multiple problems with sensors not working, speedometer and fuel gauge intermittently stops functioning. Check engine light comes on randomly. Mechanic has stated that problems are in wiring harness.
1998 Ford Contour: wrong fuel gauge reading
6 of the 844 complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20001
- 19992
- 19986
- 19971
What owners say
Gas gauge is inadequate when putting gas in tank. Gas gauge does not show correct amount.
Speedometer/odmeter and fuel gauge are not working. Vehicle gave no prior warnings, and shutdown while in motion. Dealership's remedy for fuel gauge and speedometer are for them to be replaced. Defect may have caused consumer into an automobile accident.*ak sometimes, all of them do work, but may fail while traveling.
The speedometer, odometer, trip odometer and gas gauge stop working on an intermittent basis. Generally they resume working on their own, at which time the low fuel warning light comes on for a few seconds and then goes out. I returned the car to the dealer for service on 10 april 00. They could not verify the intermittent problem and did nothing. I hit the top of the dash smartly, which fixed the problem for about six weeks, but now it has returned. Lack of knowledge about speed and fuel is most annoying and dangerous as well.
Was at a service station. Thought that they haven't turned on the pump, and realized that vehicle was not accepting any more gas. Fuel gauge was reading like it was a full tank. Contacted manufacturer. Took it to a local mechanic who said that there may be a problem with the fuel gauge
Das tank deformed, resulting in loss of power/stalling. In addition. In addition, stuttering of engine due to false gas gauge readings.
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
- Risk
- If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Recall number 00V350000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Contour fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 1998 Ford Contour?
6 of 844 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. 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 0 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 7Knocking 6Adaptive cruise 5Pulling 5
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