10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 152002

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Torque converter failed in January, 2001, causing damage to the automatic transmission which required replacement at a cost of $2,600. Five months later, the torque converter again required replacement. Replaced with Ford parts. Now in April, 2002, the transmission again caused problems with stalling in traffic, overdirve light flashing, very rough shifting. Diagnostics indicate the torque converter came apart and damaged the automatic transmission again. Replacement cost will be $2,400.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 142001

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Stalling in traffic with high outside temperature, overdrive off light flashes, very rough shifting, diagnostics indicate torque converter clutch slipping, transmission being replaced.

- Pepperell, MA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 122001

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure - complete failure of 2-3 gear shift and also locking torque converter.

- Black Diamond, WA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011998

Contour

  • miles
Transmission/torque converter, and engine valve failure.

- Newark, DE, USA

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