1998 Ford Contour GL review from North America
"JUNK"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Although I put very few miles on this vehicle the brakes had to be repaired 5 times, tires replaced twice. It seemed as if it spent more time in the dealership than at my house. The alternator went out, the belts had to be replaced. The speedometer was intermittent. The dealer could not get find out why the dummy lights remained on.
General comments?
This was my 5th and LAST ford. Having a lemon is one thing, but the company refusing to assist with one of there dealers is another. Every time I looked at this vehicle I could feel my blood pressure rise. I took the loss had it destroyed and bought a Dodge. I will never own another ford or purchase any vehicle affiliated with ford. I no longer let anyone in my family use the F word!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2003 |