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I've read alot of negative reviews about the Contours reliability, especially in the pre 98 years.
Should I be saving up for some repairs in the near future?
95 Contour LX Zetec
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if the car has received the proper maintenence then it will be fine. You need to stay on top of any issues that might arrise. If you search around there are many contours around well over 100k miles, like my 95 has 168k and my fathers has 120k. both have needed faily basic repairs, mostly stuff that wears out
just remember the car isn't made anymore and they are aging and age does bring some problems.
- 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd
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Originally posted by Purple95LX:
I've read alot of negative reviews about the Contours reliability, especially in the pre 98 years.
I haven't heard that.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by Purple95LX:
I've read alot of negative reviews about the Contours reliability, especially in the pre 98 years.
I haven't heard that.
If anything the Post97 years are more problematic... What with the horribly made MTX trannies with the wear 3rd gear syncros and terribly fragile Differentials. Best year contour to get is a 95 SE. Either way, the only BIG problem with the zetec engine is replacement of the timing belt, which usualy goes for about 100K miles... possibly more if the engine has been old man driven for years and years. Besides, a timing belt is becoming a regular maitenence thing on I4 engines.
98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE
TEIN H.Tech Springs
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Timing belts have always been regular maintenance on engines with timing belts, that is nothing new.
Main thing about 98+ is VCT and yeah the change in the 3rd gear thing can cause a little trouble. Which is just something else to break.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Ha.....my 00 had 140k when I got rid of it, had the supposed "crappy" original ATX, and for the last 20k of its life it was supercharged. All regular maintence. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Nope, no trouble on either cars......well...Wheel Bearing on the '95 at 80k kms.
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95 Mystique MTX - GONE 395,000 Kms
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'97 Contour Mtx - stock - GONE
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my 96 has 101k+ miles on it and the only thing i've had to do other than regular maintenance (brake pads, oil change, air filter, etc) is the front bearings. even my so called "problematic" springs are still intact, i don't know how well, but i know they're one piece at least.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by ford zetec2:
after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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No big problems here either. You should always have some cash for maintenance on any car you may have. Just like people have said. Stay on top of things and enjoy driving the TOUR!
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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1995 Contour Reviews ...Thats what worried me.
95 Contour LX Zetec
Project "2.0" starting soon!
LOOKING FOR:
SVT Rear Bumper
SE Lip Spoiler
If you're selling either of these send me a PM
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