1997 Ford Contour GL review from North America
"Junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine Overheated
Car vibrated in drive at idle
Wiring burnt up with A/C on
Steering pump Squealed
Engine very noisy
Car surged at idle with A/C on
Battery lasted only 18 Months
Rear end was making lots of grinding noises
Light bulbs in rear window stop light would blow reguarly
Steering was constantly making twitching movements
Right side power window came loose and would not roll up
Right side stereo speaker blew up
Motor mounts failed twice in 20,000 Miles.
General comments?
The car was a total piece of junk, Worthless.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2005 |