1999 Ford Contour Sedan review from North America
"A horrible purchase. Never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The dash is poor quality. It was replaced through a recall in 2/2001 and now in 4/2004 the dash is completely warped and disconnecting again. I've used dash covers & sun blockers and have tinted windows to ensure protection. 2 dashes in less than 5 years is not good. Ford refuses to stand by its quality (or lack there of).
My brake pads have to be replaced every 3 - 4 months and the rotors are replaced every 9 - 10 months. Ford assures me there is nothing wrong, but I've been told my company mechanics that that the size breaking mechanism is too small for the weight of the vehicle. Its extremely expensive to fix.
General comments?
The first new car I purchased in my life was a Ford. Its what I always wanted. Now, I will never let anyone I know buy one because the safety and quality is not there. The model itself should have been recalled & never allowed to enter the market.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2004 |