Well, just to balance things out, my 96 SE 'tour is still going strong at 104,000 miles and the engine still pulls very strongly. I've had the usual water pump stupidities, and I've replaced all 3 cats twice , once under warranty, and once on my dime (a mistake, I now think).

So at least some 'tours can manage quite a few problem free miles ...


joel
'96 Contour SE ATX
Metallic champagne
Replaced headend radio
Added 6-cd changer
Standard high-beam bulbs used in the low-beam lights
ATX rebuilt at 102K
Otherwise stock.