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A total piece of junk with multiple issues
steve, 08/23/2021
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought one of these from a lot with 80k miles on it and everything you can imagine tore up on it. These cars have bad engines and will overheat and you end up having to just get rid of it. Don't even sell them to anyone else
This was a GREAT car!
Emm Cee, 11/20/2019
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my very first car. I bought this car back in 2002 and it literally gave me no problems. At first I only drove it locally around the city. Then I ended up moving to Michigan before moving back to Chicago and commuting on the weekends. This car got me up and down the highway (about 3 1/2 hours each way) every weekend with no problem. This car was extremely reliable. The only thing I changed was the battery once and put new fuses (which were in the fuse box in the car) to get my windshield wipers working. That was it. I actually miss this car. Incredible first car and it handled like a pro. I drove it in ALL weather conditions and it never once died on me. If Ford still made this car, I would get it again.
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corey469, 06/29/2003
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After having this car for only about 3000 miles (41000 when purchased) the cv joints went. Then it was recalled for not having the shock covers on the front. Then the air blowers went, all the air came out the defroster!! 5000 more miles, the serpintine belt went along with the spark plugs. Now my car always says its 'cold'. Broken Sensor. The air always smells like anti-freeze when i drive!! When i put the a/c on, i lose about 30 hp!!! The car is slow, unreliable, uncomfortable, and too much to maintain!!!
Fords last good vehicle
pablo, 01/10/2010
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a 98 2.0 Contour in 02' when my 89 Volvo died w/276k. Contour had 58k when I bought it now has 136k. I replaced the orig. timing belt at 102K, did it myself with a book in 6hrs. This car has been nothing but pure joy, all electronic,ac/heat work great. Replaced header exhaust flex pipe 2x, Brakes 2x, car is well maintained at 25 city, 32 hiway mph, engine is still tight and clean no oil burning, when I pulled valve cover to set cams. It has some rot coming thru now in front of rear wheels, orig. rear struts will need to be replaced soon. So impressed with this car I bought a 99' w/59k in 06' and stashed it so I have another. The 99 is just as good. I'm buying a 2.0 2000 to keep 2.
1998 Ford Contour SE 2.5L Duratec V6
Nick R., 10/14/2009
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My contour was purchased with 9,800 miles in 2003. It was used by an elderly couple until they both passed away. My mother drove it back and forth to work until turning it over to me when I got my driver's license. Today it has just under 80,000 and the car still looks like new. The car has never left me stranded although I have had a couple repairs. Intake manifold gaskets($330) at 34k miles, some pollution device($350 but car was running fine - 55k miles), and just recently replaced tie rod bushing, sway bar link, and control arm bushing. Steering is still tight and the V6 pulls just like it did when pruchased. Have replaced tires, front brake pads and rotors. Avg 25mpg