1998 Ford Contour Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 846 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Contour overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN IT RAINS HARD/FLOODS AND IN PUDDLES, CAR SHUTS OFF.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.”NHTSA complaint 843079 — filed 07/23/1999
“VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 6+ TIMES OVER THE DURATION OF OWNERSHIP , CAR CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN , STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 708425 — filed 07/09/1999
“BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY AND A CRASH. ALSO AN HUMMING NOISE IN THE ENGINE, AFFECTING THE WAY VEHICLE DRIVES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER…”NHTSA complaint 841278 — filed 06/28/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Ford Contour have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Contour: 42 of 846 complaints on file (5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Contour have in total?
846 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 50 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
