I have a '98 Tour and had a problem with the ABS making a grunting sound on start up and finally the light staying on. The ABS unit had to be replaced $$$ by the dealer. I was told that on start up the ABS unit tests itself.

I just thought that I would share that tidbit with you.

1998 Contour GL - a stock 4-banger, with spoiler, but what a sweet car!