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Are there any issues with the 1998 contour?

Are there any issues with the 1998 contour?

The 1997 and 1998 models also encounter an issue with the temperature gauge sending unit. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Are there any complaints about the contour belt?

The FDA has received complaints of injury from consumers with a variety of similar devices. Injuries range from shocks, bruises and irritation to pain, burns and interference with medical devices like pacemakers.

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.

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.

How does the contour remote work on a TV?

Each press of the Contour ( Menu) button tells the remote to change receivers. Result: The receiver and remote are paired. When unpaired, voice control won’t work and the remote must be pointed directly at the front of the receiver. Perform one of the following based on the type of remote you have.

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.


When was the last year the Ford Contour was made?

After the 2000 model year, the Contour was canceled because of decreasing sales, and the Kansas City plant was retooled to build the Ford Escape.

What kind of horsepower does a Ford Contour have?

Ford has also added a SVT version for the Contour, which utilized a specially tuned and modified version of the 2.5 L V6 that produced 195 hp (145 kW) (1998 MY) / 200 hp (149 kW) (1999/2000 MY) and was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Is the Ford Contour based on a Mondeo?

The restyle was based on the facelifted Mondeo which had been launched in Europe two years earlier.

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Ruth Doyle