Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows 22 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (16 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford Contour

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Cooling System problems	30
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	16
Gasoline Engine problems	14
Car Stall problems	14
Engine problems	12
Cooling Fan problems	8
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	8
Check Engine Light On problems	7
Emission Control problems	7
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	6
Engine Stall problems	4
Engine Noise problems	4
Radiator problems	3
Water Pump problems	3
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Vehicle Overheat problems	1
Service Engine Light On problems	1
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Engine Funny Noise problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

The Engine Cooling System problem

Driving on intersate 66 from manassas va into washington DC at 65mph when noticed cold air blowing out of heater vents. Car is severely overheated before safe exit from highway. Water pump's plastic impeller had shattered with 53k miles on the car. Ford replaced water pump for $527. Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Timing belt failure. Since 2004 I have had 5 new belts put on. 2007 had 2 new belts in 7,000 going on 3rd now. Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

While driving at highway speed vehicle started to lose power. Towed to dealer, dealer stated engine needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Read details...

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