1997 Ford Contour GL Sport review from North America
"It is a good looking car with decent performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The check engine light came on and the car was running very rough. The dealership thought they had it fixed the first time. The second time I took it in, they kept it for several days, but took care of the problem. It has been long enough ago that I don't remember what was wrong, but I have a very good dealership that I use for service and they found the problem.
Other than the above problem, I have had no major problems with my car.
General comments?
Overall I have been very pleased with my car. I don't understand all the negative comments about the Contour. I have several friends with Contours and none of us have had any major problems.
If there is any comment I could make, it is that the car could use more power. I unfortunately have a four cylinder, but with the changes I have made to the engine, the car is a decent performer. I just wish more performance parts were available.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 liter Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2003 |