1996 Ford Contour SE review from North America
"A great sporty car that leaves you with money to spare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's power window failure.
Water pump.
CD player.
General comments?
We bought the car in a rush decision and have really enjoyed it. It handles great, has a strong engine and is good on gas. Our contour is sporty and looks good. I would definitely recomend the SE model, it looks a lot better and the V6 is a lot of fun.
The only complaints are Ford service departments and the fit and finish of the car could be a little better.
Our SE has every option offered in the year it was made, the leather seats are extremely comfortable on long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Duratec V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2001 |