Ford Contour Pitman Arm Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(53)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(53)

Pitman Arm Replacement Service

How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Contour Pitman Arm Replacement is $202 with $107 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1996 Ford ContourL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$329.95Shop/Dealer Price$393.69 - $562.41
1995 Ford ContourL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$309.95Shop/Dealer Price$373.71 - $542.44
1996 Ford ContourV6-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$309.95Shop/Dealer Price$373.71 - $542.44
1995 Ford ContourV6-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$309.95Shop/Dealer Price$373.69 - $542.40
2000 Ford ContourL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$338.45Shop/Dealer Price$405.23 - $576.23
1998 Ford ContourL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$309.95Shop/Dealer Price$373.71 - $542.44
1998 Ford ContourV6-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$314.95Shop/Dealer Price$378.57 - $547.20
2000 Ford ContourV6-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$344.95Shop/Dealer Price$412.02 - $583.24
Show example Ford Contour Pitman Arm Replacement prices

What is the Pitman Arm all about?

Not the sexiest of all automotive parts, the Pitman Arm, named after railroad engineer George Pitman, is tasked with steering your car. The Pitman takes the circular motion generated by the sector shaft and converts it so that it can be used to turn the wheels. The Pitman arm, supported by the sector arm, is attached directly to the steering gearbox.

Keep in mind:

  • The Pitman Arm is robust. With proper maintenance, it will last the entire lifetime of your car.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised, secured on jack stands and the front tire removed
  • The defective pitman arm is removed
  • The new pitman arm is installed with a new nut
  • The tire is installed and the vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

The Pitman Arm needs regular maintenance. If it receives that maintenance, it will easily last the life of your car. However, if you fail to give it regular maintenance, you will find that between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, your car's steering will falter. To prevent this, vehicle owners should have their Pitman Arm inspected regularly. A six-month inspection of the steering gear is more than adequate for most driving. However, if you drive in rough, rocky, off-road or other harsh conditions, the Pitman Arm will deteriorate quickly. It is wise to have it inspected, and replaced, if need be, on a three-month basis if this is the case. This may seem drastic, but remember that if your car's front wheels are taking a pounding, the Pitman Arm, as it sits on the steering gearbox, does too.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Pitman Arm?

  • Excessive play in the steering
  • Irregular or slipping steering
  • Inexact steering or wandering

How important is this service?

If you fail to follow the service recommendations in your owner's manual, you run the very real risk of losing steering control due to Pitman Arm failure. When the Pitman Arm fails, there is no longer a connection between the sector shaft and the wheels. When that direct connection is lost, you lose the ability to steer, which can result in dangerous consequences.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(53)

Rating Summary
48
3
0
0
2
48
3
0
0
2

Patrick

15 years of experience
406 reviews
Patrick
15 years of experience
Ford Contour L4-2.0L - Power Steering Pump - Chesterfield, Virginia
Patrick was very good. He explained what he was doing and showed me the finished work.

William

34 years of experience
569 reviews
William
34 years of experience
Ford Contour V6-2.5L - AC is not working - Peoria, Arizona
As always, William is very good at knowing what the problem is with our car or truck. He is GREAT!

Casey

24 years of experience
152 reviews
Casey
24 years of experience
Ford Contour L4-2.0L - Car is not starting - Seattle, Washington
Was great.

Chris

16 years of experience
338 reviews
Chris
16 years of experience
Ford Contour V6-2.5L - Cooling System Flush - La Mesa, California
Showed up early and was very helpful!

Excellent Rating

(53)

Rating Summary
48
3
0
0
2
48
3
0
0
2
Number of Ford Contour services completed
583+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P2296 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Press Regulator 2 Control Circuit High
P2296 P2296 code definition Fuel Press Regulator 2 Control Circuit High What the P2296 code means P2296 is an OBD-II code for the engine control module (ECM) detecting the number 2 fuel pressure regulator control circuit is high indicating a...
P0706 OBD-II Trouble Code: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0706 Code Definition The P0706 code is a generic powertrain code related to the transmission. This code is non-emission related. The transmission...
P0721 OBD-II Trouble Code: Output Speed Sensor Range/Performance
P0721 code means the transmission control module (TCM) isn't properly converting incoming pulse signals often due too poor, wiring or sensor.

my 1988 cadillac deville runs hot. i dont know whats wrong with it. the car stills drive. but people are telling me its a blown he

Hello, thank you for writing in. A blown head gasket is most likely what your issue is. Check the coolant. Chances are it is low and mixing with the oil. The head gasket is the only component which would allow...

My [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) bogs down at full throttle

On my 2009 VW Passat the Check Engine Light diagnostic was performed yesterday the trouble code P2015. I would like an estimate on the repair

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com