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well i found out today Ford has to replace my motor and they want to see some recites (sp?) first. I am going to go out and try o locate those now. well its been fun but i really am sick of the car and am going to try everything i can to get rid of it...

sorry to hear that ron, what are you considering as a replacement?

mark

as of right now looks like warrenty is going to take care of it... but im open for suggestions for a replacement car... something reliable. thinking maybe jetta, A4, lightning... not sure right now.

Oh ya... the latest update: my motor spun a bearing looks like ford is covering it

VR6 VW is nice....talk to Vadim.

ahem, my suggestion? see signature

but you seem more like a lightning guy ron, i cant see you in something that says subaru on it, plus with a subie, you cant peel out, you'd hate it!

mark

How many miles on it and did they say why?
I have a 98 SVT that is the wosrt car I have ever owned. I have always owned Fords. 7 Mustangs and 3 Explorers in 20 years. But never again. Can not justify supporting Ford anymore after this car. Even J.D. Edwards is slamming Ford on quality.
Heres the big one, at 57k it spins a bearing and slams a piston into the head. The cost to replace whole motor was freaking $5,100!!!! Ouch. Car is about three years old and it needs a new motor!! (I always take care of my cars by the way so no neglect here). Ford would not do a dam thing for me. This car is literally falling apart as I drive it. I will never buy another Ford again. ****ty warranty period. If a Chrysler, Izuzu or Hyandia, it would still be covered! This car is a pleasure to drive, but would never recommend a Ford to anyone. I'm switching to another company, maybe German. Bye Ford, it was fun..

Other problems:
1. Both headlight assy need to be replaced because they hold moisture (from rain/washing) and fog up.
2. Both Fog lights always blow light bulbs. Don't even bother anymore
3. Power sunroof motor broke at 45k
4. Power window broke at 50k
5. CD play died
6. Paint peeled on both sides, out of warranty but I got them to piant it by complaining loud.
7. Door hinges moan. Ford body shop say's it does not look like an fixed up accident car so groan is just plain bad fitting parts.
8. Tranny linkage cable broke around 40k
9. several recalls for dumb stuff
Just all around poor quality. I'm thinking about driving this thing over a cliff and just cutting my losses since keeping it would only throw good $$$ after bad...

hey ron you contributed to the torture of that car when you ran nos in it. its your fault as much as its ford. although i think its mainly fords fault. but you are to blame 2.

if you gonna bash get the **** out of here you newbie prick i have 2 contours both 98's never had **** wrong only my tranny and i myself caused that... so take your complaints somewhere else and leave a OLD ASS topic to die in peace

AND DON"T DOUBLE POST A$$HOLE