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FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598521 06/26/06 06:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland G GTO Pete OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP GTO Pete Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland	Seems this question comes up pretty frequently, so I have created this "FAQ" and added to the **Read this before posting Sticky at the top of this forum. Please feel free to add any common issues/problems and generally accepted pros/cons of Contours/Mystiques.** The following has been compiled from threads and posts on the subject. =Common issues/problems= - Waterpump, plastic (95-00) - Engine wiring harness cracking/fraying (95-98) - Dash warp on edge directly above gauages (98-98.5) - Dash warp where dash meets windshield & around defrost vents (99-00) - Manual transmission 3rd gear grind - Carbon buildup in throttle body, upper & lower intake manifolds (95-00) - Moonroof motor failure (gear) - IMRC failure - Oil starvation (solution: overfill oil) =Pros= - Great resources (CEG) - Great handling =Cons= - Aftermarket is limited - Aging platform (last production year 2000) - Difficult platform to work on - Most mechanic/shops dislike working/charge alot to work on the platform =Important= Keep in mind the age of the platform. As with any car with increasing mileage/years, you may be faced with a lot of maintenance repairs - struts, springs, bushings, alternator, wheel bearings, brakes, plugs & wires, etc. Aggressive, regular maintenance will prolong the life of the vehicle and help prevent future problems. =Resources= Ford Recommended Maintenance Schedule FAQ - Duratec Maintenance Troubleshooting How much CEGers spend on maintenance Capitol CEG Classifieds Make an offer! 2005 GTO IBM - 337hp/336tq

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598522 06/26/06 11:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany B Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er
Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany	There are 2 different type of dash warp: =98 (E0 only?)= - Warp on the edge directly above guages =99-00= - Warp on the forward edge of the dash (nearest to the windsheild base) Goin' Round Traffic Circles @ 50Km/h!!! \m/ -- 1998 E0 SVT #2119 of 6535 \m/ -- 2003 Sentra SE-R Spec V

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598523 06/26/06 11:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 674 waterbury, CT H hotdimmes Veteran CEG\'er
hotdimmes Veteran CEG\'er H Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 674 waterbury, CT	I believe dash warp above the gauge cluster affects 98.5 as well since I have it in my car. Chris Black Ebony/Greystone 1998.5 V6 SE MTX

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598524 06/26/06 11:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 344 Toledo B Berkel CEG\'er
Berkel CEG\'er B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 344 Toledo	Originally posted by hotdimmes: I believe dash warp above the gauge cluster affects 98.5 as well since I had it in my car. . Besides the regular maintenance such as struts, plugs n wires, etc., the SVT has been a very reliable car knocks on wood 98.5 T. Red Contour SVT Lowered on FSVT's http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2154233

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598525 06/27/06 12:47 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 2 2000SVTDriver Newbie
2000SVTDriver Newbie 2 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Originally posted by GTO Pete: =Common issues/problems= - Waterpump Werenâ�?��?�t the water pump problems on the 95-98 models? I have a 2000 SVT with 180,000 miles on the original water pump. I don't think it's just a coincidence that it has lasted that long.

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598526 06/27/06 01:30 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	95-some time in the 98 year had black plastic impellars. Those are the troubled ones. The updated (mid 98-2000) white impellars have been VERY reliable. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598527 06/27/06 01:33 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland G GTO Pete OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP GTO Pete Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland	Originally posted by Ray: The updated (mid 98-2000) white impellars have been VERY reliable. Not exactly. I've personally helped a local CEGer change the white impellar 3 times (he got them cheap at a junkyard). Also had a couple local CEGers with white ones shatter. The white may be better, but not quite to par with the metal. Capitol CEG Classifieds Make an offer! 2005 GTO IBM - 337hp/336tq

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598528 06/27/06 01:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Uhm... the opposition is made of.... uhm... METAL!?!?? How COULD it be "up to par"? lol The whites that have failed (not EVER... just within an unsuspected range of.. lets say 100,000 miles) could probably be counted on your hands and feet, VS the black ones which are currently sitting at an estimated 658,245,858,900.89 failures. Metal ones have failed too.. They don't shatter (obviously) but failure of leakage through the shaft itself is been ABOUT as common as white impellar failure. My stance is: white, metal, whatever.. just anything but the original. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598529 06/27/06 01:40 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland G GTO Pete OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP GTO Pete Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland	Those locally who switched to metal - including the guy who shattered 3 white ones - no problems in years. Capitol CEG Classifieds Make an offer! 2005 GTO IBM - 337hp/336tq

Re: FAQ: Contour Reliability/Issues/Pros/Cons #1598530 06/27/06 02:13 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	(just for good measure) '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

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