1998 Ford Contour SE review from North America
"A waste of time and resources to build, own and dispose of"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side window will not roll down.
Passenger side window is grinding and will only roll 1/2 way down.
Knock sensor in motor went bad.
Transmission is spewing fluid out through the dipstick tube.
Driver's side seat will barely move on the rails even after Ford serviced it.
Check engine light always comes on (this is because there is always something wrong).
Switch for AC does not work in third position.
There is a short in the fuse box somewhere causing the blower motor to go on and off intermittently.
There has been a recall for the air bag sensors.
General comments?
This car is a lemon from the word go. I have read multiple comments from other owners and they mirror the experience I have had with this car.
This car reminds me of why Chrysler almost went out of business way back. The quality is below poor. America is the greatest nation on this planet, but you would not know it by the Ford Contour.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2002 |