Ford Contour owners have reported 2 problems related to clutch pedal/linkage (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.
Clutch hydraulic cable has burst three times within 23000 miles.
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3rd gear syncronizer failed. Transmission is difficult to shift into 3rd gear. Grinding sound present when shifing into 3rd, even with the clutch pedal pushed all the way in.