4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,857 miles

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problem #7

Dec 012008

Contour

  • 87,000 miles
Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on.

- Candler, NC, USA

problem #6

Sep 232002

Contour 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
1997 Ford Contour. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*767928

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #5

May 012000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on expressway and warning light came on, vehicle was smoking. She pulled over to the shoulder, and put some water into vehicle to get home. She only could drive 10mph on the road and vehicle started losing oil. She took it to garage, and mechanic told her that cylinder block was cracked. Consumer contacted Ford.

- Cinn, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 011999

Contour

  • miles
No summary

- Trevose, PA, USA

problem #3

Mar 211997

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Coolant overflow tank ' low level light' came on when there was sufficient level in the tank.

- New Market, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 101996

Contour

  • miles
Check engine light came on/off.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #1

Oct 231996

Contour

  • miles
Check engine light comes on/off.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA