2000 Ford Contour SE Sport review from North America
"Excellent performance great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Honestly I have had no problems with this car. All I have done is basic maintenance (oil change, air filter, brakes, etc.)
The only design flaw with the Contour is with hard right cornering the oil pump will become uncovered and you will loose your oil pressure until you are done turning. Not very good for the engine, solution buy an oil accumulator and you will not have to worry about the loss of oil pressure with hard cornering.
General comments?
Excellent value, no other car comes close to the Contour for it's value.
Very fast for a Sedan, I have raced a number of sport cars and have won.
The Contour corners beautifully, I can take 90 degree right turns at 50+MPH.
Very reliable, have had no problems with this car.
There are a number of great mods that are becoming availible for this car now that some people are starting to catch on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2002 |