Used 1996 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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piece 'o junk
Gene P., 03/18/2008
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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No wonder Ford is on the verge of bankruptcy. I have never owned a car so unreliable as this in my life. My daughter got rid of it for a Corolla as she was always having it repaired. Wheel bearings every 50k miles? I only bought it as the body had no rust and have regrets. Transmission torque converter, rear struts, a/c compressor, yellowed headlight lenses, wheel bearings, etc. Back to Honda / Toyota for me.
pretty car but drives bad in first.
not a taurus, 10/18/2009
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Like look and feel of contour,but the car drives bad in first gear,scary in traffic.Want to get rid of it A.S.A.P.
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Wig7, 04/19/2004
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car with 80k on it and it was good for a while. Tranny is very problematic as are sensors. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Front bearings and alternator twice. Ford transmissions seem very crappy. Vehicle always stalls at stop lights, even in neutral. Might want to try something another car.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Rebecca, Ashburn, VA, 03/26/2016
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Bought used with 75,000 miles on it. Only at 80,000 miles on it. Goes in the shop at least once every month. Already put $2000 into getting it fixed. Only owned a year. THIS CAR IS UNRELIABLE AND WILL BREAK YOU!
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Shane's Nightmare
Shane, 06/01/2008
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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When this car was purchased, I had just gotten rid of an 1990 Ford Taurus (never had a problem, just died). Since I've bought this car I've suffered through a blown head gasket, 2 alternators, a water pump, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, alignments, tires, brakes, rotors, battery, gas cap opening problems, check engine light that won't go out, brake fluid & oil that leaks from nowhere (mechanics can't find the source of leak), headlights, lights burning out inside vehicle, along with various electrical problems. Yesterday the speedometer finally went for the long goodbye. I've never spent so much money for car repairs & maintenance in my years of driving. This car completely stinks!