Why does my transmission not take any gears?
98 csvt. Was driving normal stopped at a light then suddenly no gears shifter moves freely clutch is still tight. There was no pop or noise.
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1998 Ford Contour SVT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Tom V
Nov 02, 2012
one of the best cars ive owned. the special veichle team out did themsevles with this car. plenty of power through the rpm range. kind of hard to find one of these for a reasonable price, but well worth every cent.Nov 02, 2012
by Robert W
Jan 07, 2012
This being my second one, I fell in love with it. The motor is a little picky, but shes
quick, good gas mileage, and not many issues with it. I love how these cars look
with the SVT appearance kit on it. Maintenance costs aren't too bad, and this car is
ALWAYS a blast to drive.Jan 07, 2012
by Jim Y
Dec 29, 2011
it is a very fun car and I get a lot of comments about it. It does have it's share of gremlins though. The original owner did not get the wiring harness replaced on the recall. It has been very touchy on emissions also.
As much fun as it is, I would likely not recommend this car unless I was sure the owner could work on it themselves or it would cost them a lot of money.Dec 29, 2011
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by Tom V
Nov 02, 2012
one of the best cars ive owned. the special veichle team out did themsevles with this car. plenty of power through the rpm range. kind of hard to find one of these for a reasonable price, but well worth every cent.Nov 02, 2012
by Robert W
Jan 07, 2012
This being my second one, I fell in love with it. The motor is a little picky, but shes
quick, good gas mileage, and not many issues with it. I love how these cars look
with the SVT appearance kit on it. Maintenance costs aren't too bad, and this car is
ALWAYS a blast to drive.Jan 07, 2012
by Jim Y
Dec 29, 2011
it is a very fun car and I get a lot of comments about it. It does have it's share of gremlins though. The original owner did not get the wiring harness replaced on the recall. It has been very touchy on emissions also.
As much fun as it is, I would likely not recommend this car unless I was sure the owner could work on it themselves or it would cost them a lot of money.Dec 29, 2011
by Chris S
May 13, 2011
Where to start??? I LOVE THIS CAR!!! Everything about this car is wonderful!
It handles great, accelerates excellent, brakes superbly. I paid $1450 for this
car with 142K on the odometer. It sure doesnt act like it has that high of
mileage. As soon as i got home from buying the car, i did a little research on
the car and found out that it is actually a 1998.5 and is one of 2050 built for
that year, and one of 779 that were black!!! I think i made out fairly well on
this particular deal. The interior is Midnight Blue leather and is very
comfortable, both front and rear seats :-) Ad as far as gas mileage, can't quite
get a real feel for it considering i am having waaaaay too much fun driving it!
its rated at 20/29 mpg, which is about what ive been averaging. Like i said
earlier, everything about this car is superb! It is almost too fun to drive. the
motor revs freely, shifts are quick and precise, brakes actually stop (unlike my
previous car) and the ride quality for having a sport suspension is quite
forgiving. I havent driven a car which is this exhilerating to drive, and it wants
to be driven, begging to go faster and turn harder. I plan on keeping this one
for a while!May 13, 2011
by Anonymous
Apr 26, 2011
Performance is awesome when it's running right. I was quite surprised at how quick it was. Handles pretty well for a four door sedan. I'm sure some performance part could improve that if one wanted to invest the money
Ford had a lot of trouble with wiring issues on these cars mine included. I had a lot of wiring replaced and I'm still replacing when I discover bad wiring.
The car looks pretty good actually again for a four door car. The ground effects really changes the look and gives it a nice sport look. Interiors are really pretty nice as well. Leather and basically loaded.
Pretty good gas mileage. Mine gets an average of 26 MPG depending on how I drive it. Maintenance is relativly low other than finding the wiring problems. Haven't replaced any major parts yet.
It is very fun to drive. Quick off the line which I love. When I think of selling the car I always think that I would struggle to find a better car for the money and as fun to drive!
Apr 26, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 17, 2011
Its a fun car its a four door fast and has some style great car for being under 25,000 when it came out and smokes most v6 sports cars and some v8's even 3 break wears out fast and it still with all its power can get 300 to a tank. Jan 17, 2011
by Joey C
May 01, 2010
I like this car, however i have put it through the mill. It has more body damage than Ken Griffey Jr. and some mechanical problems. It is a fun car to drive overall because of the fact that it is standard shift and pretty quick, however the overall aesthetics of the car fall short of perfectionMay 01, 2010
by Joshua W
Dec 27, 2009
Overall this car has amazing handling, great acceleration, and i good top speed i have gotten it to 145 with about another 1000 rpm left to go so im guessing like 148 or so. Its a gorgeous car with very luxurious interior. the only thing i dont like is how the seat releases to get in the truck are in the trunk hahaDec 27, 2009
by Doug S
Dec 04, 2009
Great Car. I would recommend one to somebody that is mechanically included. Fast. Will kick a stock 90s mustangs ass, maybe not off the line, but it will at a roll. Nice suspension. I would recommend this car to anybody.Dec 04, 2009
by Chris B
Nov 23, 2009
I like this car because it has a v6 in it which provides some excitement. It also it a old lady car so that pretty much kills it for me because I'm not an old lady. But overall I would rate this car 3 out of 5.Nov 23, 2009
by Ryan S
Sep 30, 2008
I like my car. It has 143000 miles on it but it still runs great. Its got about 205 HP. It handles amazing it will go around any corner. Its not to bad off the line but it could be better. Its a pretty sweet looking car for stock, but i would like to put some other stuff on itSep 30, 2008
by Michael B
Sep 28, 2008
bought it this summer for gas milage but turns out to be a great performing ride. handles great take the turns like its on rails. definalty a sleeper car people dont expect the quickness from it and nice top speed i have a tune computer so the revs go past 7750 so the top speed it roughly 150Sep 28, 2008
by Mike R
Sep 23, 2008
Good car very fast, Yamaha 24 Value 2.5 Liter engine
pushing out about 235 horse. 5 speed tranny couldn't
be much better, Aerodynamics are so so could have
been a 2 door. It is pretty cheap to own minus gas 91
octane plus. Very fun to drive and very very fast car.Sep 23, 2008
by Shon D
Sep 06, 2008
its fun. 5spd, 6 cyl revs happy and fun to toss around.
svt did a fine job, but i would have liked more power. maybe all wheel drive. even a turbo or a bigger engine would be nice.
its too bad they didnt bring the later versions... crazy ford people.Sep 06, 2008
by Billy H
Sep 01, 2008
I love this car. Turns heads everywere i go and it has good power fot the size of the vehicle. I know these cars like the back of my hand and they are so easy to work on if you know what you are doing. The exhaust on this car sounds mean and it has enough bite to go along with its bark.Sep 01, 2008
by Jordan P
Jun 28, 2008
Other than the body kit that breaks with the slightest touch its a great car... its probably just the way i drive... hahaJun 28, 2008
by Tim N
Jun 26, 2008
The best car ever will never sell it! Jun 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 05, 2008
The car has electrocal problems, the tail lights don't work and the signal click faster than it should.
Not when I got to start the car the key don't always start the car.Jun 05, 2008
by Jonathan M
Apr 27, 2008
I shouldnt have bought it in the first place, it was an impulse buy and I believe I inherited someone elses problems. The car was totaled but it was supercharged. Issue after issue has made me really not like the car, even though its the same as the Cougar, just with a LOT more power.Apr 27, 2008
by Rory R
Apr 17, 2008
Car handles and looks amazing Best handling car in its class 2 years in a row. Could use a little moe horse power! Never had a major problem with it yet!Apr 17, 2008
by John H
Mar 31, 2008
please visit www.fordcontour.org for more informationMar 31, 2008
by Matt P
Feb 25, 2008
The Ford Contour was Ford's budget sedan for a lot of the 1990s and why they decided to create the SVT version is beyond me. If you're going in a straight line the car refuses to be fast. NOBODY should try to race a car like this on a track. The car is also built fairly poorly.
I think it's an interesting car, but I don't get it.Feb 25, 2008
by Brett H
Feb 18, 2008
Easy to drive, handles great, runs smooth...Feb 18, 2008
by Michael R
Feb 16, 2008
Definitely a nice limited production car to own. It has some downfalls, but despite the few issues that are out there this car is an all around excellent car to own. It's somewhat rare to see on the streets, has good gas mileage and has a very unique sporty look.Feb 16, 2008
by Chris S
Jan 14, 2008
car handles awesome, has comfy interior, is fast enough to hang with BMWs and is just a neat carJan 14, 2008
What users have asked
I need to recharge the ac in my 1998 SVT, where is the low side valve?
I don't know where the low side of the AC is. I think I've found it, but if I'm wrong, I could really screw things up!
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98.5 Ford contour SVT. Engage the clutch and can not put it in gear. It just won't go. I'm looking to trade for it, but want some advice on potential issues with this problem. So far I have thought of slave cylinder and/or pressure plate. Is there anything else I should consider?
I don't own it and have never even seen it in person. The above is all I know.
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1998 Ford Contour SVT Pricing
Original MSRP
$22,900 to $22,900Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent