2000 Ford Contour SE Sport review from North America
"Ford: quality job none"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mass airflow sensor - replaced due to pinging in the engine.
Car wouldn't start - reprogrammed the computer due to a flooding issue.
Howling noise when cold - replaced sensor in the air filter box.
Climate control blower only works at high speed. Need to replace the blower resistor. Earlier cars were recalled for this problem. I was told that this is a discontinued model, save your receipt and maybe Ford will recall and pay you back.
General comments?
I purchased the car because it appeared to offer a lot of value for the money. I have been proven wrong. The car has a very powerful engine. It is a joy to toss through the corner, etc.
Reliability is another story. It is becoming an electrical nightmare. The service department uses the excuse that Ford no longer builds the car because it was a bad car. That is very comforting.
Resale value of the car is atrocious. The car lost 50% of its value the first year of ownership. From personal experience, I would not recommend a Ford product to my worst enemy.
Recommended reviews
  | 2000 - Contour SE Sport 2.5 DOHC Best-handling front-wheel drive car I've ever driven for not much cash. |
| 1999 - Contour SE 2.0i VCT Zetec The Ford that should never have been cancelled in the USA :) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 24v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38100 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2002 |