1997 Ford Contour GL review from North America
"The biggest piece of crap I ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
By the time the car had 50,000 miles, I had to replace the timing belt twice.
Wire harness from the blower to the fuse box melted almost lit the whole car on fire. Probably would have been better off.
Car constantly jerks or misfires. Had it at Ford a dealer and two different mechanics, and nobody can figure out why it is doing it. Must be possessed.
New water pump.
Oil keeps getting in by the spark plugs.
Struts went bad very early.
General comments?
This Ford Contour is a piece of junk. I will never purchase Ford again, and good for the guy who said his kids won't either. I learned the hard way; my kid shouldn't have to.
This car has been jerking and misfiring for years now, and it's hard to believe you take it to the place that should be able to tell you what it is, and they have no idea either.
It says a lot about Ford when they quit making this car after only a few years. They knew they were building a piece of crap, and then had the nerve to sell it to hard working people.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 0/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2007 |