1998 Ford Contour review from North America
"Peformance great for value, but everything broke"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front passenger cv joint.
Both front hub/wheel bearings.
Water pump.
Brakes.
Rotors twice within 1 yr of brand new.
Steering rack.
Heater core.
O2 sensor.
Transmission Sensor.
And finally timing belt.
General comments?
I used as a commuter car into NYC for three years so it is no surprise that car needed some work.
But too much went in a short time. My mechanic kept telling me to stop fixing it, but I did not want to ruin another car while I had to commute.
The timing belt went just a few weeks after I stopped commuting and moved my company.
Honestly it handled much better than I expected and I bought for a good price. but it did scare me away from fords.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2006 |