Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Contour

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
3
Door Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

The Hood Latch problem

1998 Ford Contour, vehicle hood came loose and hit the roof of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0296-90)   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Passenger side rear door could not be opened from the inside. Dealer stated latch failed.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also, rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lock was not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed .   Read details...


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