Without restating everyone elses reply, I agree with all of them, they are all on the mark.
My beef is this - You treat the Contour SVT as if it never existed, therefore you devalue me as a customer. You think you're performance minded at Ford? Take a look at Subaru, I have. I love my SVT Contour, it's exceeded my expectations, however, again you dumped me! PS I see you're still selling Mondeo's in Europe.
David Ford 1999 Svt Contour
Troy and others have stated that this beef has nothing to do with SVT. Ford dropped the Contour from its line in 2001. SVT cannot support a defunct car, let alone a redesign 2001 Mondeo that would have added more R&D just for use US people. SVT vehicles are limited production. Does anyone really expect SVT to always market a 4-door sports sedan? Always the Lightning? Always the Focus? I certainly don't and it makes my car one of a lot fewer. I realize it translates into squat at resale, but I knew that going in and don't plan to sell my SVT - ever.
SVT has is doing quite a bit pursuing the Contour owners after the sale. Not once has Troy said, if you have a problem, tough luck. I believe he has said more than once feel free to call 1-800-FORD-SVT if having problems dealing with Ford/dealers on a case by case issue.
