Used 1996 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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!
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wmagon, 07/30/2002
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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I originally thought that I was got a great deal on this car off the Ford 'B' Lot, but am starting to question it. I purchased the extended warranty, which covered the total cost of the "blown" engine ($5500 at the dealer) at 58K Miles, but since then, there has been a vibration in the steering wheel (motor mounts ???). The car is in the shop now needing a new battery and accessory cable plus distribution box. Estimate given was over $1,000 for the repair. Overall though, it's been a very nice ride and great ergonomics/human factors.
Nice looking hunk o' junk
Brian, 05/07/2009
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Well, I started off the first year with really no issues except the air conditioning compressor blew. Well, the past 4 months have been HECK! The tranny has started to knock, the windows get stuck down, the alternator and/or starter is going, the abs light flashes, the o2 sensor blew, the hood release snapped from the cable, drive side headrest broke, and the engine stalls at stop lights. It's been a good first car,up until now, I just can't wait to upgrade!
Worthless
Tom H., 01/26/2009
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Garbage. Car shakes all the time, speakers are broken, all the windows don't roll up or down Oil pan leaks, shocks and struts are shot, and overheated all the time. Put $2000 in to it for tune up, transmission, and water pump and timing belt. Never buy this car whatever you do.