40 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When shift lever is placed in reverse vehicle hesitates before engaging into gear itself. Dealer has not been contacted.
While driving transmission gears stick. Please provide any further information.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle jumps into gear on its own. In addition, the engine is very loud. The manufacturer has been contacted.
While driving vehicle jerked forward very hard almost losing control of vehicle. Upon stopping and restarting vehicle gear went from park to reverse. Took to dealer. Transmission was replaced. Vehicle continues to do the same thing, jerking. Please provide any further information.
Was at a complete stop, took off going to make a left hand turn, and transmission went out. Coasted vehicle to the side. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.