1999 Ford Contour sport review from North America
"Not good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My fuel pump went the first week I purchased the car and it had to be replaced twice since then.
Platinum plugs on the gasket have to be replaced every two years.
Sensors were replaced in 2004, I just replaced them again (2006)
The door came without manual locks, so I have to use the car remote to lock and unlock doors. Of course I didn't find this out until 2005 when my remote broke and I noticed the locks weren't turning. The dealership didn't help, saying I'm the one that could have taken the locks out of the car doors.
General comments?
The contour sport is a fast car, but it's a gas guzzler.
I wish I purchased a Toyota or Honda.
Ford's sales people aren't very nice.
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  | Good on gas, poor on reliability |
| Beware, depending on what model you get, IT MAY BE A PIECE OF CRAP!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2006 |