One problem related to other fuel system tank assembly has been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Contour. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a fuel vapor leak in the fuel filler grommet. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 00v350000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.