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Very safe
loved it, 11/26/2003
1998 Ford Contour LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was involved in a bad accident in this car. The car was totaled, both airbags deployed, and the car was hit at a speed in excess of 50mph. I was driving and was able to walk out of the hospital the same day. The safety features of this car are excellent. I loved the car while I had it.
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.
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Spisak, 04/22/2003
1998 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Leaks oil, reacalls, recalls, recalls lights come on. Ford should be ashamed
Dependable Contour
Mao, 05/27/2002
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is our second Ford Contour. We purchased a 1995 and traded in on teh 1998 model. Both were very dependable, comfortable and responsive. My only regret is that I did not find a 24 valve model (they are rare). Still the standard 4 cylinder performs well and is basically maintenance free. This Ford model is what has taken me away from the Chevrolet models I had previously owned.
Wow! I am still in shock!
Natividad, 07/26/2010
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have always owned "Ford" vehicles but this one has to be the best one yet! I am totally impressed. The Number One tip I can share with everyone is, stay on top of your Oil Changes. I have received many cards stating it has many recalls but the way I figured it was if it isn't broken, "Why fix it!" Now if I would have had a problem then that a different story. I just traveled over 1950 miles and I only spent $87.00 in gas. No lie. So, I have no complains. My car has been everywhere and aside from a flat tire. "To be expected!" no other complains. Thanks Ford Company! I am still a committed customer.