Used 1996 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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!
Good and Bad
mikemc, 07/08/2002
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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The Contour I purchased has great mileage and the car is extra clean however there are some problems worth mentioning.The Contour has a history of blowing the timing belt around 80,000 miles as well as air conditioning problems around 50,000 I havent had thse problems but I did have to replace the relay,radiator,and fan in the motor before ever driving the car.The other problem that I had was the design of the cup holder in the middle console.It broke and now Ford is replacing the whole item with a new item for 80.00
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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.
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.
DON'T BUY A 96 CONTOUR!!
HateMyCar96, 12/30/2003
Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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I had nothing but problems with this car after it hit 50,000 miles!! First the drivetrain and then the radiator and the water pump and then the wheel cylinders whet bad! Don't buy a 96 contour unless you enjoy constant aggervation and automotive problems!