Hi all, just an update:
I emailed Ford about a week ago, to comment about my Contour SVT, that had just a bit over 40K miles, easy driving, regular maintenance, and now ... a blown engine. Among other things, I mentioned that I was a first-time Ford owner, and with what I have experienced, and am now facing, that I can also be referred to as a last-time Ford owner.
Their auto-reply email "form letter" said they would get back to me in about 3 business days, so I was pretty impressed when I received an email from a real person just 30 minutes or so later.
This message said that they were very concerned regarding my situation, and would be in contact soon, by phone, and would keep me apprised of what was happening in the Ford offices.
A week later, I have had NO phone calls OR emails. mad
Meanwhile, my Contour SVT is going to wear out its welcome at the dealership's lot ... :rolleyes:


Dave Gates
a California native in Northern VA
1998.5 Black Contour SVT
Contour SE rear spoiler
Window tint (40%)
Michelin Z 245/50-16s