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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4. INVESTIGATION: INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION

   NHTSA #RQ02006

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES

   NHTSA #RQ99019

   Status:

   RECALLED

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6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING

   NHTSA #EA00025

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING

   NHTSA #PE00027

   Status:

   CLOSED

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

   NHTSA #SQ98002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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