{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_ford_contour","year":1998,"make":"Ford","model":"Contour"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"01V255000","date":"2001-08-08","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.  THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION IN HIGH CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS.   DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.","mfr_campaign":"01S23","units":108000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1996-09-09","built_to":"1998-04-18","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/01V255000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2001205","date":"2001-08-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Certain passenger vehicles sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec . The front coil springs may fracture as a result of corrosion in high corrosion environments. Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire in some cases. Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring. Correction : Dealers will install spring catcher brackets.","mfr_campaign":"01S23","units":23351,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2001205"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2001195","date":"2001-07-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Certain passenger vehicles. The rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition. The heater blower resistor may overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt, creating the potential for a fire.  Correction: Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness.","mfr_campaign":"01S22","units":28272,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2001195"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"01V230000","date":"2001-07-09","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS,   THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.  THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.","mfr_campaign":"01S22","units":342962,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1996-06-01","built_to":"1998-05-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/01V230000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V350000","date":"2000-10-30","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  BI-FUEL VEHICLES.  THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM.  IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK.   FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.  DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.","mfr_campaign":"00S38","units":3750,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1997-05-20","built_to":"2000-04-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V350000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2000077","date":"2000-03-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, the pressure conscious reducing valve (PCRV) in each of the rear brakes may be subject to malfunction due to corrosion when operated in areas of high road salt use.  If both PCRVs malfunction, vehicle handling may be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Dealers will install improved PCRVs in the rear brake system.","mfr_campaign":"00S03","units":43458,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2000077"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V075000","date":"2000-03-09","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"00S03","units":436200,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1996-04-01","built_to":"1998-08-24","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V075000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999164","date":"1999-09-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain vehicles, the air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation may become brittle and crack over time due to water accumulation in the protective convolute combined with high under hood temperatures and routing of the pigtail near the radiator.  This could result in the air bag warning light illuminating and disabling of the air bag.  Correction:  Air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation will be installed.  Also, vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed if required.","mfr_campaign":"99S23","units":33029,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999164"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V243000","date":"1999-09-08","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE AIR BAG SENSOR WIRING PIGTAIL INSULATION CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK OVER TIME DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE PIGTAIL PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES RELATED TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING PIGTAIL NEAR THE RADIATOR.  THIS CAN RESULT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING OF THE INSULATION.","mfr_campaign":"99S23","units":280481,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1997-01-02","built_to":"1998-08-24","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V243000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999139","date":"1999-07-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior.  This burr could fray the core wire which in turn could cause the accelerator not to return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.  This could result in a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Accelerator cable will be replaced with a revised version which has a flared conduit sleeve end  and molded-on end fitting.","mfr_campaign":"99S19","units":17214,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999139"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V194000","date":"1999-07-20","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR.  THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.","mfr_campaign":"99S19","units":159565,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1997-07-14","built_to":"1998-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V194000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999094","date":"1999-05-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"On certain vehicles, the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector may experience heat damage as a result of overheating.  This can cause distortion of the terminal and an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp and tail lamp circuits.  Correction:  Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and inspect and if necessary, replace the headlamp switch.","mfr_campaign":"99S14","units":56107,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999094"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V103000","date":"1999-05-05","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.     THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING.","mfr_campaign":"99S14","units":605581,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1995-04-20","built_to":"1998-08-24","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V103000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998243","date":"1998-12-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 205 - glazing materials.  The windshields on were produced without the \"AS1\" mark as required by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z26.1.  These windshields fully meet all of the requirements of Standard 205.  Correction: Since the absence of the AS1 mark is highly unlikely to produce any risk of injury, no corrective action will be taken.","mfr_campaign":"CMVSS205","units":31170,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998243"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998208","date":"1998-10-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain vehicles, the floor shift automatic transmission control may be damaged if subjected to certain vehicle interior cleaning products. If exposed to these products, the transmission gear position indicator may deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position. If this occurs, the shifter will continue to operate normally, but there is the potential for incorrect gear selection.  Correction: Automatic transmission floor shift control will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"98S26","units":19492,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998208"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V233000","date":"1998-09-18","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS.  THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":175000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1994-07-18","built_to":"1998-01-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V233000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998050","date":"1998-03-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE HEADLIGHT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.  CORRECTION: REVISED OWNER GUIDES WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.","mfr_campaign":"98S03","units":45205,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998050"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V028000","date":"1998-02-10","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.  THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, \"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":571800,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CONTOUR"],"built_from":"1997-01-13","built_to":"1998-01-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V028000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}