Used 1998 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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CLAZ, 06/28/2006
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I originally leased this car for two years. I decided to buy the car because I had no problems up until that point. About two months afterwards, my transmission blew. 6 months later it was the engine and so on and so on. I ended up having to bring the car in for a minimum of $500 worth of repairs every 6 months like clockwork. Car had to be towed at least 10 times before I was finally able to get rid of it. Nobody ever really figured out the O2 sensor problem, electric problems,belt problems,etc. It's a shame because the car handled great after the repairs and it was very comfortable. Ford has the worst customer service I have ever experienced, they basically disown you after you leave the lot.
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Spisak, 04/22/2003
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Leaks oil, reacalls, recalls, recalls lights come on. Ford should be ashamed
Oh the Contour
Amanda, 01/03/2008
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the Contour used in 2005 with 110,000 miles, as soon as we pulled off the lot, my power steering pump had a leak and we were unable to drive it home. It costed $350 to fix. Two months after I purchased the car, three window motors/regulators blew. It cost $150 to fix just the drivers side window. About 6 months later, my check engine light came on. O2 Sensor. Replaced it, $100. Came to find out that wasn't the problem, the wires connected to the 02 sensor were messed up, $300 to fix it. After owning the car for two years, I came across the worst problem. Computer was fried, wires to the computer were fried, Timing Belt, and tensioner. $2000 to fix, didn't do it. Just got rid of it.
My 98 contour is not a quality vehicle
Aaron, 06/12/2009
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Transmission went out 11 weeks after purchase. It's broken down on me 3 times and now the torque converter has gone out. Power windows have a mind of their own. They work off and on. Already spent more on repairs than what I paid for it back in 2004. $2999 Not at all reliable and a waste of much needed money for college. I will never purchase another lower end car from ford.
ok car
sfawcett2003, 07/11/2004
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
a lot of things have went wrong on the car. it gets u from point a to b and sometimes c however. i would not recomend buying this car unless it is the only thing in ur price range.
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