2000 Ford Contour ex review from North America
"A waste of a good loan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the car, the used car salesman (Don't EVER trust them) told me great things about the car. I bought the car thinking, as he told me, that it just needed an alignment. Boy, was he ever wrong. Not only have I had **6** alignments done on this car within the past 2 years, I've had to replace a wheel bearing, the fuel sending unit, a trans axle, a catalytic converter, AND needed 3 tune-ups for it to be a decently drivable car.
General comments?
DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL!!! I have been a long time Ford owner, and I can honestly say that one of the main reasons I bought this car is because I trust the Ford name. This car is making me rethink that loyalty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | not sure Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2003 |