Overview & Reviews

All-speed traction control is a new option on V6 models equipped with ABS. Tropic Green and Medium Steel Blue replace Dark Green Satin, Light Denim Blue and Pacific Green on the color chart. The integrated child seat is dropped from the optional equipment list, as are the 15-inch wheel covers. The instrument panel receives a mild revision and the 10-way power seats become 6-way power seats thanks to the deletion of the power lumbar and recline adjustments. Ford increases rear seat room in the Contour for the third year in a row, desperately trying to shed this sedan's cramped car image.

• German engineering at an American price.

• Blends in too much with all the Hertz rental cars parked at the beach.

User Reviews:

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  Stranded, Again - 1999 Ford Contour
  By brad83 - June 11 - 10:54 pm

  Please avoid this car at all costs! I have been stranded six times with this thing. Ive replaced almost every part, several times. This car has no pick up and go. Interior parts are falling off of it. This is my third Ford, and will be my last. Unless you enjoy time on the side of a highway, run screaming!

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  A really good commuter car - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Jinxo - April 20 - 2:59 pm

  All in all, Ive really enjoyed this car. I buy a car primarily for the engine, and the Duratec V6 has been outstanding. You cant kill it if you shoot it, and it gives good power and mileage (25 city/30 hwy). Some things are starting to break now (the ignition lock, for example, plus some oil leakage), but Ive driven it long and hard. Im really sorry that Ford quit selling these in the US (still available in Europe as the Mondeo, for all the good that does me) I would gladly buy another.

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  I Love This Car - 1999 Ford Contour
  By woods - February 6 - 7:52 pm

  I cant say enough good things about this car - I love it, even at 140,000 miles! We did have the dashboard problem that was fixed via recall, but this car just keeps going and going like the Energizer bunny. The 5-speed manual transmission is very smooth when shifting. The car corners very well, handles very well in snow, and gets great gas mileage (around 34 mpg). Im extremely disappointed that Ford no longer makes this model, or anything comparable in a 5 speed manual transmission.

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  For your Own Sake, Dont do it. - 1999 Ford Contour
  By kobken - January 22 - 4:29 pm

  The V6 engine is good, very powerful. But, for your own sake, please do not purchase this vehicle. We had to replace alternator, check engine shows up all the time, you wont feel safe driving it because there is always a possibility at the back of your head that says, it might break down. The chances are always big for Ford sedans.

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  please someone take this car from me! - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Chris Hughes - December 9 - 5:12 am

  This is a very poor choice for a car. It is not fun to drive in the least, the automatic tranny is very unresponsive and unprecise, and the engine has a terrible drone to it. I average anywhere between 18 and 30 mpg. This car only has 38xxx miles on it, never abused, and always properly maintained at the Ford dealership. The interior is actually falling apart, numerous plastic pieces have fallen off including the entire dashboard peeling up.

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  Go Getter - 1999 Ford Contour
  By CISinger88 - October 26 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Contour V6 with 56,000 miles. I bought the car for its strong engine, good looks, and tight sport suspension. Good interior room overall, and trunk is spacious. I love the way the car handles - especially with a little upgraded rubber. Disc brakes all way around with ABS and traction do a great job keeping the car going the direction you want it, and handles very well in the snow. Wish I would have gotten a sunroof and the 5 speed manual transmission for resale. At 60,000, the trunk sprang a leak, had to have the seals replaced and some brake light wiring that was damaged because of it. Other than that, this car has been a pleasure to drive.

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  Ford Contour 1999 - 1999 Ford Contour
  By JoeT56 - September 4 - 2:00 am

  This has been a fairly good car. No engine or major problems at all. I think that the gas mileage could be alot better for a four cylinder. The only horrible problem Ive had is a bad dasboard. I had my dash replaced by the dealer because it warped in the sun peeling back from the defrost vents. The new one did the same thing. The dealer will replace it for about $1200.00 dollars! Theyre stupid. They replaced my defective one with another defective one. Other than that, its been a fairly decent car. Personally, I would not buy another contour, or another Ford. I didnt like the way they handled my dash problem. Very cold, not willing to help solve the problem.

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  My second car - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Jamie725 - June 1 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car in August of 2003 with 41k miles on it. Overall, I am very satisfied with it. ery good handling car, couldnt ask for any better. It meets all my needs as a student and doesnt break my bank account.

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  great car - 1999 Ford Contour
  By KMA - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I got a 99 contour se, w/ only 66k miles. its a great car w/ the 2.5L V6 24V DOHC. I havent had any major problems thus far. the drivers side window is probably the major concern, the window wont roll down. and the gas gauge gets a bit picky when it gets to a quarter of the tank. really sporty in black, rear spoiler helps to complete the effect alpine stereo made the factory speakers incredible seems to hug the ground in turns, which makes it all the more fun to drive. overall its the best car ive had.

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  Almost Great But..... - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Dave Madrid - February 23 - 2:00 am

  This is a car that could have been great but for nagging NVH problems. Pros: Wonderful 2.5L DOHC V6 mated to a manual 5spd. Never stops pleasing! Had veh up to 115mph grinning all the way. Exterior styling is awesome. Chassis dynamics are very stable, very predictable. Cons: From day 1, nagging squeaks & rattles from the dashboard drive me crazy. The dashboard was a design blunder of the worst kind because otherwise, this would have been a great car. Road isolation is not great, particularly when sitting in rear seat.