The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1998 Ford Contour, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

    NHTSA #EA01001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

    NHTSA #PE00023

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION

    NHTSA #RQ02006

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES

    NHTSA #RQ99019

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING

    NHTSA #EA00025

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING

    NHTSA #PE00027

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4

    NHTSA #SQ98002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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