1996 Ford Contour SE Sport Edition review from North America
"Great Performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Front and rear O2 (Oxygen Sensor) died at 92,000 miles. Cost of replacement and installation was $150.
2. IAT (Intake Air Temperature) Sensor died at 100,000 miles; replaced restrictive air-filter box with an S&B ProFlow Cone Filter. Cost of replacement and installation was $70.
3. Replaced all four ABS brake pads at 105,000 miles. Cost of replacement and installation was $190.
General comments?
I enjoy driving my Contour because of its overall performance and appearance within its class; the European characteristics are noteworthy.
I replaced my stock intake equipment with a Cold Air Intake System which included a 75mm ProFlow MAF Adaptor, Cold Air Pipe, and a 6 inch long and 3.5 inch wide diameter S&B Cone Air Filter.
Replace spark plugs and ignition wires with BOSCH +4.
Replace battery with Duralast.
I added a custom Exhaust with Y-Pipe that was provided by BAT Inc.
Removed muffler.
Window Tints at 20%.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 24Valve DOHC EFI Engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2003 |