10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jul 051998

Contour

  • miles
Brakes were making a loud squeaking noise coming from left front brake drum. Took to mechanic, and they replaced both left and right front brake system. Consumer has not contacted dealer.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 041997

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On three different occasions applied the brakes and brakes failed, the third time brakes failed and vehicle hit another car, took to dealer on each time, dealer said the drumd were dirty.

- Madison, WI, USA