1998 Ford Contour transmission problems

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 Jan 27, 2015 · Transmission · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that the reverse gear failed to operate. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v233000 (power train). However, the VIN was not listed under the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · IN · crash

Was on i65 was driving fine hird a loud explosion engine started to rev up a piece of the transmission casing went into my tire causing a blow out, car became out of control and hit gaurdrail.

Filed May 31, 2011 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v233000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the sudden downshift could cause a crash. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 06/10/11 *bf updated 2/08/2012 *ln *tr the consumer stated the defect ECM/PCM engine control computer and replaced at the tune of $750 with a part used part.

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Transmission · 49,800 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving approximately 35 MPH, it became difficult to shift gears. The mechanic stated that the torque converter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to replace the torque converter before it damaged the engine and transmission. The manufacturer stated that the warranty doesn't include the torque converter. The contact is responsible for paying the repair cost and he is unable to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 49,800.

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that bolts were missing from the engine and transmission. He did not know the bolts were missing at the time the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that they did not have the necessary parts available, but would have them ordered. The dealer did not know when the parts would arrive because the manufacturer did not have them in stock. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · IL

Ford contour transmission bucks and surges upon initial acceleration. Does not seem to stay in gear based upon the bucking motion. Ford technician inspected it and stated that the engine and transmission have weak mounts that affect proper operation. He suggested replacement of the mounts, although upon visual inspection, the mounts looked normal.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Transmission · 161,292 miles · GA

My husband and I purchased a used 1998 ford contour, upon inspection, we found that the transmission was shot. So we decided to do a little research on this vehicle and found that there a recall on this particular vehicle for transmissions problem. Saying that the shift may not put into the correct gear which can or will cause transmission problems. In which are having.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · CA

Tl*t he contact owns a 1998 ford contour se. The floor shift automatic transmission control was damaged after it was subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator deteriorated , and did not correctly indicate the actual gear position. While driving 50 MPH in 2nd gear the vehicle shifted out of gear. The contact's vehicle had the same failure as listed in recall# 98v233000. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,000, and the current mileage was 106,000. *ak left message 10/16/07 *lj.

Filed Apr 24, 2006 · Transmission · 84,224 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but the dealership and manufacturer were alerted. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 98v233000, regarding the automatic transmission floor shift; however, it was not included in the recall due to the VIN.