10.0

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

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problem #4

May 011999

Contour

  • miles
Not able to remove key from ignition, ignition cylinder seized, problem correct by dealership.

- West Senec, NY, USA

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problem #3

Nov 192000

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Ignition switch damaged key. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Crosby, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 061999

Contour

  • miles
Driver's side seat belt locked up, had to untwist belt to use it. Also, rear window fell out, nothing had hit it/ignition key switch would rattle when inserting key & taking it out, and sun roof lock was not working. Sunroof could not be opened or closed. Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.

- Oakland, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011999

Contour

  • miles
Whenever ignition is turned off, it would lock up. Key would still be in ignition switch. Had turned to lock position while nothing was in use at the time. Been to dealer 4 or 5 times for problem, but mechanic could not locate cause of problem.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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