1998 Ford Contour SVT - Reliability

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Base Sedan (2.5L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Contour SVT by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failure of the Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator and Sprocket, 2.0L only, a failed Fuel Pump, that may cause the vehicle not to start, and the Water Pump, 2.5L only. The cost to repair the Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator and Sprocket is estimated at $300.00-$900.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to repair the fuel pump is $161.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Water Pump is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Flexplate. Failure of the Flexplate applies to (2.0L automatic transmission only). A broken Flexplate may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Flexplate is estimated at $110.00 for parts and $650.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The cost to repair the ABS HCU is estimated at $2,700.00 for parts and $175.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Wiring Harness Insulation. The cost to repair the Wiring Harness Insulation is estimated at $500.00 - $3000.00 for parts and $650.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		A common problem on this vehicle is wiring harness insulation damage causing various electrical issues affecting the accessories. An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Temperature Gauge Sending Unit. The cost to repair the wiring harnesses can range from $500.00 to $3000.00 for parts and approximately $650.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Temperature Gauge Sending Unit is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		2 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Contour SVT by Identifix

	1998	1999	2000
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1998 Ford Contour SVT - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Contour SVT by Identifix

Reliability History for Ford Contour SVT by Identifix

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