1998 Ford Contour review from North America
"My opinion of this car is very poor; I would not recommend anyone consider this vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From the very first month that I bought the car I began receiving recalls on it; to date I think nine.
The front end shakes horribly even to the point I am spending a fortune keeping my tires rotated.
My transmission blew up at 99,000 miles; before the pay-off is even due on the car!
The fan system on the air conditioner as well as the heat does not work on any setting other than high.
General comments?
The size and affordability was my deciding factor when making the purchase however; this car has been nothing, but a constant headache even to the point that I seriously doubt I ever buy another Ford again which is sad as my father was a lifelong Ford salesman as is my sister. I've never considered owning anything but a Ford until now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2003 |