1996 Ford Contour GL review from North America
"Fantastic car and worth your money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump went out at 130,000 miles.
Gas tank lid will not open from the inside I have to pop the trunk and open it from there.
Speed sensor went out at 120,000 miles.
Dealers were extremely rude whenever I did have to take the car in.
General comments?
I have always been able to rely on this car. It has never left me stranded and has caused very little worry over the years.
It handles great and is very comfortable to drive.
Seats are comfortable.
Roomy trunk space.
Overall I have over 130,000 miles on this car and it is still going with no major repairs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2005 |