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Steer Clear
odie561, 09/11/2004
1996 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Steer clear of this Ford contraption. It was nothing but trouble since we bought it. We had to replace two alternators, a power steering pump, and would have had to replace a transmission if we had kept it about 5 minutes more.
Excellent value
NMRN, 04/05/2004
1996 Ford Contour LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it 4 years ago from owner.. Been a Ford expected a lot of issue. So far only one minor issue. Front power window actuator broke. Wish I had the larger engine, but even with the 2L (Shift stick) it is fun to drive. For what I paid for it, It was plesent surprise, especialy performence and handling, but alos reliability.
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Pmac, 03/07/2002
1996 Ford Contour LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Contour has treated me well. The heater switch failure was recalled and the cupholder was redesigned (97) to not spill on your passenger when taking left hand turns. After 96, Ford made 15" wheels standard for a smoother ride and eventually the 6 cylinder was standard. Why Ford discontiues a car if all the bugs are worked out, I don't know. Maybe the Engineers are bored have to "Focus" on some other problem. My Contour still handles and runs well at 92000 miles.
Mary's review
Mary dore, 08/27/2005
1996 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car fails to meet normal wear and tear, it starts at about 5 years old. First the engine check light come on and no can fix, except for 250 dollars, then they can turn it off. Next, continual problems with the wheel, axles, bearing, alternator assembly; replaced alternator, water heater, timing chain, and last but not least the transmission is shot -- every time I turned something was wrong with this vehicle. What a piece of junk, I will never buy anything again that says Ford or Mazda since my car has a Mazda transmission in it. Need to have over head light in the middle of the car you can't see in the back seat when it's dark.
Hardly a problem
Daveeeee, 11/01/2003
1996 Ford Contour LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car gets about 25 or 26 mpg and has been very reliable.