10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 011999

Contour

  • miles
Was traveling 60mph & driver lost control of vehicle. Had swerved first left & went off road & then swerved to the right into 30ft ditch. Vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed the left ball joint had broken which caused loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was totaled. Driver/passengers suffered injuries.

- Holcomb, MS, USA

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problem #1

Jul 071999

Contour

  • miles
Idler arm and front control arm failed.

- Lonticello, AR, USA

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