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How much does it cost to fix a 1998 contour?

How much does it cost to fix a 1998 contour?

Besides problems with the pumps, flexplate and timing actuator, the 1998 Contour ran into its own issues, such as wiring problems. Owners also encounter a failure in the anti-lock brake system hydraulic control unit. This control unit repair can cost about $3000 to replace, according to MSN Auto.

When did the Ford Contour sedan come out?

The Contour was produced by Ford from 1995 until 2000. This mid-range sedan was designed to be easy to export, with only minor changes from region to region.

Is there a problem with my MSN auto contour?

MSN Auto gives approximate repair costs for the Contour, but these do not include diagnostics or state taxes. The 1995 Contour can develop a problem with the electrical due to the wiring harness.

How much does it cost to fix a contour air conditioner?

Repairs to the temperature gauge average less than $100. Air conditioning issues like this account for 2.1 percent of the issues, according to Motor Trend, with 65.3 percent of 1995 Contour owners reporting no issues at all. The 1995 model also introduced owners to the exhaust gas recirculation valve and passages.

How much does it cost to fix a contour gas pump?

Instead, 1997 was the debut of the Contour’s timing actuator problems, which persisted until the final model in 2000. While the gas recirculation repair averaged just over $200, the timing actuator could cost more than a $1000, as of October 2010. The later Contours have recurring issues with pumps.





How much does it cost to fix a 1995 Contour?

The 1995 Contour can develop a problem with the electrical due to the wiring harness. This causes damage to the heating and cooling system, and MSN Auto reports it can cost between $500 to $3000 (U.S. dollars) for the parts and roughly $650 for labor (as of October 2010). It has been reported on all years except 1999 and 2000.

The Contour was produced by Ford from 1995 until 2000. This mid-range sedan was designed to be easy to export, with only minor changes from region to region.

MSN Auto gives approximate repair costs for the Contour, but these do not include diagnostics or state taxes. The 1995 Contour can develop a problem with the electrical due to the wiring harness.

Instead, 1997 was the debut of the Contour’s timing actuator problems, which persisted until the final model in 2000. While the gas recirculation repair averaged just over $200, the timing actuator could cost more than a $1000, as of October 2010. The later Contours have recurring issues with pumps.

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