1998 Ford Contour Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Ford Contour, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,600 miles. The words owners use most often: “provide further” (11% of reports).
- 83service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 78,600median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Provide further: mentioned in 9 of 83 complaints (11%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 7 of 83 complaints (8%)
- Front brake: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Contour service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 8 | 4% | 69,900 |
| 1999 Contour | 42 | 10% | 79,549 |
| 1998 Contour | 83 | 10% | 78,600 |
| 1997 Contour | 27 | 12% | 149,500 |
| 1996 Contour | 44 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Contour | 72 | 8% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Risk: If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1998 ford contour. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion. *smd the consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact purchased brakesafe front disc pads for the vehicle. Approximately 30 miles later, a grinding and rattling noise was heard and an outer lining on the padding fell off. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that the pads…
Dt: vehicle started making loud noises and the brakes failed. Caller was driving on a highway and had to pull off the road. Caller said brakes did not work very well when she tried to get the car home. Dealer said the front left rotor broke ,and rear wheel bearing wore out . Manufacturer will not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Ford Contours have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1998 Ford Contour (10% of the 846 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Contour service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “provide further”, in 9 of 83 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (7).
Other 1998 Ford Contour problems
See all 1998 Ford Contour problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Contour years.