Used 1998 Ford Contour Consumer Reviews
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wasted money
ohwell, 07/31/2004
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Nothing but problems. Nothing but money on top of money. If you are going to buy this car second-hand you have about a 25% chance of getting one that's good. $3500 in 2 yrs and in need another $1200 more. 2 alternators, rack and pinion, etc. I dumped mine. I wouldn't even sell it to another human being.
Great Used Car
vishal konnur, 07/18/2008
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got this car or $2200 with 103,000 miles. For the price, it was a great car. Spacious, enough power and great features .
Fun but with problems
NatG83, 11/04/2009
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had 2.5L V6, Auto. Interior was mostly cheap materials, but ergonomic and simple. Seats were firm, but comfortable enough. Alot of issues with the HVAC. The fan motor resister pack blew out and the fuse box shorted. Water pump broke at 50,000 miles. The control for the secondaries on the air intake was made of plastic, thus it wouldn't work if it got too hot. Constantly had issues with O2 sensors failing. Had an issue with the fuel filler. Cheap wiring in the doors cause issues with speakers. But, engine was strong. Mileage was good, but the tank was small. Excellent handling with the Sport package. Excellent capability in the weather. Traded in do to misfire and detonation in one cylinder.
Best car ever owned
Momasauras44, 11/07/2008
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Contour was bought for 2,500 with 97,000 miles. I really enjoy my car. I drive it all over town for my job. I've been told it's a cute little get around car. I agree. It now has 127,000 and needing some minor repairs. The timing belt, alternator and steering pulley. All in all, a really great little car.
Lots of zip; too many recalls
Buckshot, 06/23/2002
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Contour Sport with 2.5liter, 175 hp is a poor man's sports car. Lots of zip when getting on the freeway. Gets up to 80 mph before you know it. Hey, Ford!!! What's with all the recalls????? I lost count at 12, and for really stupid stuff. Air conditioner accumulator rusted through at 45,000 and cost me plenty to cold air flowing again. Wife's car. It's getting traded in later this week for a new Jeep Wrangler.
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