Overview & Reviews

Designers sculpt and adjust interior seating to make more leg- and headroom in the backseat. Five new colors are available and improvements to shift effort on manual transmission models make the 1996 Contour more competitive.

User Reviews:

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  Eleven Year Ownership. - 1996 Ford Contour
  By D.Adams Contour LX - April 3 - 4:06 pm

  This car has been one of the most reliable and economical I have owned, especially after 11 years of mostly city driving in San Antonio,Texas.

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  My all-time favorite car - 1996 Ford Contour
  By rbsjrx - April 3 - 5:15 pm

  I bought my Contour used and have put a lot of happy miles on it. It has the largest standard wheel/tire combo available and I suspect the engine management chip may have been tweaked by a previous owner. It handles like a dream, virtually the same as my 03 Focus SVT (it helps that its lower and wider than the SVT). Power from the Zetec 4 is quite adequate for occasional gusto driving, and works well with the OD automatic transmission. The state troopers once gave me a certificate that it can indeed go 92 MPH without breathing too hard. The only costly maintenance has been to replace the timing belt at 60k miles as recommended.

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  Great Car - 1996 Ford Contour
  By robertn78 - February 3 - 7:00 am

  This car is very fun to drive. It handles great and has a lot of power with a small 2.5L V6. I have a SE model which in my opinion looks better and it handles better due to different sway bars and shock valving. No problems with this car, just regular maintenance.

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  Great Value - 1996 Ford Contour
  By John Snider - June 14 - 2:00 am

  This has beren a great vehicle! The only major repairs have bee replacing the timing belt at 90,000 miles and the front wheel bearings at 102,000 miles. The car holds the road great and still has good acceleration. It has been paid off for a few years now and is still running fine.

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  GREAT Car - 1996 Ford Contour
  By EXCLNT CAR - April 12 - 2:00 am

  I love my 96 Ford Contour. This car has been nothing but reliable. I have over 108,000 and other than minor repairs I have had to do nothing to keep my car running smoothly. If it were a little bigger I would keep it forever.

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  Please with Contour - 1996 Ford Contour
  By Solomons-Isle - January 16 - 2:00 am

  Very pleased with car. Bought it nes off the lot. Car has been very realiable and is fun to drive.

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  What a great car... even after seven yrs - 1996 Ford Contour
  By Jackcarteryahoo - August 5 - 2:00 am

  Very comfortable car packed full of options. Even after 100,000 miles, the car has plenty of power and acceleration. Ive taken great care of the car and it still looks and drives like new. I would highly a Countour SE if it has been taken care of.

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  Too bad I cant buy another one - 1996 Ford Contour
  By PAMA - August 6 - 2:00 am

  I love my contour! It now has over 100K miles and is still going strong. It has always started and besides minor irritations like the cup holder and recurring problems with turn signal I have enjoyed this car. Amount of mileage has me shopping for another car - I hate the focus too bad I cant get another contour.

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  Great car, excellent value! - 1996 Ford Contour
  By cobraal - May 6 - 2:00 am

  Our 1996 Contour SE Sport, bought in 1998 with 28K miles, was my wifes car until 6 months ago. She now has a new Mazda Tribute and I get to drive the Contour everyday, which I love! This car is FUN TO DRIVE! Its tight, handles and brakes great and the exhaust note makes you think you are going faster than you are. If it had the 5-speed trans (wife cant drive a stick), I would replace the front seats, add 17 wheels/tires, add 30-40 hp, and I would keep it until the wheels fell off.

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  124,000 miles/4cyc. - 1996 Ford Contour
  By jbarker46 - April 24 - 2:00 am

  Only repairs have been wiring harness, coil, o2 sensors and R front power window motor replacement.