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Visitor,
Kittery, ME, January 28, 2012 12:21
the battery will not hold a charge. some times it will run for a few days or 100 miles or better, then stop with a dead battery. checked for a circuit fault none found. alternator is the suspect but can't understand why it will run the 100 miles or better then the next time it won't last 10 miles on a fresh charge..
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Visitor,
Del Rio, TX, November 18, 2011 18:10
can't the car out of park, car is running, brake is applied
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Visitor,
Warner Robins, GA, August 29, 2011 17:50
Purchased used in 2001 at 7600 miles, now at 149,800 and counting. Reliable as long as maintained, still gets 30-32 MPG consistantly. Keep tune-up, change fluids regularly, fully depreciated and will not buy a new car again!
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Visitor,
Yucca Valley, CA, August 10, 2011 18:51
my car cant pass the smog they told me it is running lean what does that mean? And what is involved in fixing the problem?
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Visitor,
National City, CA, August 03, 2011 13:04
It was my upgrade in 1998 -- my old faithfull -- good car keep up with maintenance and it gets you from A to Z
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Visitor,
North Hampton, NH, May 15, 2011 12:01
i got a lot of rumbling going on and stalling when i come to a red light..dont know what it is plus i have a small oil leak in front passenger side
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Visitor,
Washington, DC, March 13, 2011 11:38
recently had timing belt replaced drives good new engine only 94,000 miles
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Visitor,
Columbus, MI, March 11, 2011 02:49
Love my 1999 SE! Bought it with 129K, now has 180+. Still gets excellent gas mileage. Preventative maintenance is key! Still have a tough time understanding why a timing belt would be designed to be replaced every 45K, but if caught before breaking, $300 not bad cost every two years.
Had a 1995 that was put down after 400K+ miles on it. When the 1999 became available, bought it without even a test drive! Its got big "shoes to fill" but I am confident my 1999 will go for quite a few more miles.
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leogeee,
Philadelphia, PA, November 18, 2010 07:09
I bought my '98 Contour with 26,000 miles on it. It now has 97,000 miles. No problems with the exception of an anti-lock brake module whose 60 amp fuse is shared with the blower motor. But after 70,000 + miles, I have no real complaints. The car handles so well--like a "real" German car. (2.0 I-4 VCT Zetec, 5 spd). A winner !!
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I love my car, I've had it for almost 3 years, when I got her, she had 124,242 miles on her, now she's got 175,190! I know that's alot of miles to put on a car, but she's hanging in there, and I've had no major problems! Love my car!
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Visitor,
Rockwood, MI, April 27, 2010 15:35
ONLY BUY THE 2.5 V6 one i had one 164,732 miles once and the value body was starting to have a problem but lucas trans works every time and it should be put in every automatic trans every 3000 miles first car
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supersy,
Ridgefield Park, NJ, September 27, 2009 16:23
I got my contour for free with 119000 miles on it. felt it was worth just about any amount to keep her in good shape.I am very happy with my lady.
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rjrosenow,
Independence, OH, September 15, 2009 14:39
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SallyQ,
Sterling, VA, July 14, 2009 05:31
It's a wonderful machine. all you need to do is maintain a proper servicing schedule and your car will take you anywhere you want to go. It's simply great to own this car.
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great four door car all around
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tstone3,
Richmond, TX, February 02, 2009 12:06
My 1998 Ford Contour has been an excellent car. It has 227,114 miles. New brakes just put all around.
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Excellent driver's sedan. Go for the SVT version if you can find it. Solid power, exceptional steering and cornering, and a subtly good-looking, unpretentious exterior.
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