By ray man on 05/09/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan SE 4dr Sedan
Review
Owned vehicle 3 months. The service
interval was up did the maint. The
trans filter is a JOKE.The speedo cable
was snapped. On vacation, the
timing "system" broke. Yes everything
had to be replaced. Dealer noted this
to be a common problem. The car was
great for a month. Now it runs when it
wants. It will run great, turn it off
lucky if it will restart. Other hand,
run like garbage and die when you pull
out from a lite crank 20X it starts.
(If it does)I don't trust my family in
it any more. The dealer says "It seems
perfectly fine to me, drove great" As
we leave the lot, we almost get killed
the great car died. $1400 parts
replaced with no improvement. It's got
to go.
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By Willie on 05/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan SE 4dr Sedan
Review
This car has been major problems. We
had to replace the timing belt which
has not been right since. It has left
me stranded twice in the last 3
months. And now the mechanic says, "It
has a major engine problem. It we can't
get it started without a major
investment in a new engine. I think
you should maybe get something
different." FORD - Found On Road Dead.
We have owned 5 different ford cars,
and will never own another one. Buyer
Beware!!!
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By heggsmoney on 05/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan GL 4dr Sedan
Review
The 4 cyl has ample power with the 5 speed and amazing gas milage (over
41 mpg highway). Had to have an engine mount replaced but other than that
it has been perfect. For $5000 loaded with otions and only 61 K miles it was
a heck of a deal.
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By XCLNCE on 04/15/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan GL 4dr Sedan
Review
I have owned my contour for more than 3
years now and have never had a problem.
The 2.5L V6 is an excellent engine with
a matched 5spd manual transmission. It
has a broad torque curve and will pull
all the way to the redline if needed. I
bought the car with 60k miles on it and
am now at 118k. I have never had any
problems with the car, and have driven
cross country multiple times. I have
been from San Francisco to New York, in
48 hours flat and have not been let
down.
If regular maintenance is performed on
the car I can see these cars pushing
over 200k with no problem.
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By RPM on 03/23/02 18:17 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan LX 4dr Sedan
Review
I PURCHASED MY 95 CONTOUR LX IN OCTOBER 01 WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT. BEST CAR IN THE NEVER LET YOU DOWN CATERGORY, I HAVE SINCE JUST CHANGED THE OIL, TIRES,BRAKES,YOU KNOW NORMAL THINGS. THE CAR NOW HAS 81,000 MILES ON IT AND STARTED IN SUB-ZERO TEMPS WHEN OUR 95 ACCORD WITH THE SAME MILES JUST CRANKED I FOUND THAT TO BE FUNNY, (NOT MY WIFE THOUGH). VERY SMOOOOOOTH ENGIN IT'S A V6.
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By Saman on 03/23/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan SE 4dr Sedan
Review
This has been the most frustrating car ownerhsip experience. I am talking about both the car and Ford. Due to Ford's service own incompetent I have replaced the entire transmission (and it still give me problems) which indicates a computer issue that Ford service cannot identify. I have other service companies who will refuse to touch the care. Overall I have sunk $5,000 in just repairs! Stay away.
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By brimar on 03/22/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan GL 4dr Sedan
Review
Automatic transmission needed rebuild after 180k
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By dlf on 03/19/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan SE 4dr Sedan
Review
I've got about 60,000 miles on the car and have only had one problem--inlet manifold runner control had to be replaced for about $250. One replacement of tires and brake pads. Bought a dealer demo car (5000 miles) for cheap. I love the performance of the V6 engine and the handling--it feels like a European car. I think people who hate the Contour either haven't gotten the SE model or are in need of an idiot-proof car.
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By LisaD on 03/06/02 16:34 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan GL 4dr Sedan
Review
a list of what I've had to repair in the last 6 MONTHS:
transmission, front axle, headlights, wheel bearings, clockspring (ie, horn and airbag), and plus recalls.
There have also been many many little annoyances, such as hubcaps that won't stay on, a clock that doesn't light up, and the window crank snapping off in my hand! What gives?
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By contour95 on 03/05/02 01:02 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 Ford Contour Sedan GL 4dr Sedan
Review
Fun to drive car. Great handling and road feel. Good visibility. Comfortable firm ride. Some reliability problems that can be mitigated substantially by reading the techical bulletins and FAQ on www.contour.org
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