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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  I really just love Oliver - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Colton - July 28 - 2:54 pm

  I have the Sport Model. Its green with 112k on it. It has the Suratec DOHC 24 valve 2.5L V6 and it is so awesome to drive! It gets okay mileage. But honestly the issues Ive had are minor, and are from the previous owner not taking care of it. All I have left to replace is the O2 sensor. I really recommend this car. Im 19 and this is my 4th car. And its by far the most reliable Ive had. And all my cars have been 2000 and newer. It will last me throughout college no doubt.

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  Its a good solid Car. - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Imsassy - December 30 - 10:36 am

  Bought the car used. Drove it for 2 years and put 48,000 miles on it. Sold it to my son as his first car. Now has 150,000 miles. Replaced the trans and timing belt. Its a great car for a first time driver. Maintenance is key, change the oil every 3months and monitor the fluids. Its not A piece of junk like others have said. Its a good solid car, and yes when the miles add up it will need repair, but show me a car with 150K on it that doesnt need repair.

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  Great Ford vehicle - 1999 Ford Contour
  By ozzie - October 21 - 10:40 am

  Purchased in Feb 2008 with 91,000 miles on it. Put in about $400 worth of work into her (oil change, power steering fluid, timing belt, fuel injection service, tranny oil change & fuel filter) Has run like I drove her off the lot brand spanking new! Now I know its only been about 7 months but I can tell you that I am very happy with this very, very well built car. Great handling & packs a punch under the hood.

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  Great car, underrated - 1999 Ford Contour
  By JimmySmitty - May 7 - 8:37 am

  The Contour is whats known as the Mondeo in the rest of the world. It was designed to be in the same area as cars such as the BMW 325i and Infinity G25. Its a great car and has more power than it seems. The SVT version is a very fast and powerful car and many people underestimate the Contour overall. Its a fun car and has never given me any major problems to date. I have owned a 1996 GL with the I4 ZeTec and currently have a 1999 SE with the 2.5 V6 Duratec. Both are awesome.

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  I love the Contour - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Innocence32 - July 4 - 8:43 pm

  This is my second Contour, currenty I own the 1999 LX. My first contour was the 1996 GE. After I crashed my 1996 contour I did not want to own any other car but a Contour. I can honestly say that car saved my life. The 1999 is a better year than the 1996. Overall I have had no problems with my car and I just love her! I have owned this car for a few years now and bought it with about 50,000 miles. I have taken it on many road trips & have never had any problems. I drive about 100 miles round trip to work daily and get about 30MPG. I have 111,500 miles on the car and plan to replace the engine when the time comes. I would suggest to anyone who is intrested in buying a used car to get the Contour.

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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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  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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  Love It!!! - 1999 Ford Contour
  By dagmara - December 20 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my Contour brand new in 1999. I drive it back and forth to work, strictly in city driving. Gas mileage is relatively good, considering its strictly stop/go and my top speed is maybe 30 MPH. Its never been in the shop other than for routine maintenance. Overall, I love this car, and plan on hanging on to it for many more years.

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  Americans dont get it - 1999 Ford Contour
  By Kennard - July 24 - 2:00 am

  This is one of the most popular cars in Europe, where gas is $4 a gallon, where you can drive at 100 mph, where sports cars were born. In America we like fat, floaty, bloated behemoths, giant pick- ups that never haul anything. Come on, all you people who have problems and then complain loudly about it have no conception of maintenance. Your 88 Chevy pick-up never needs its oil changed, except for maybe every 50,ooo miles or so huh ? That 350 just runs and runs doesnt it? Yea, at 7 mpg, and you dont have to change the oil cause it leaks, and the quart you add every week is basically self changing. The Contour was a great car, but we just didnt get it.

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  Smiles for Miles - 1999 Ford Contour
  By PSU48187 - July 21 - 2:00 am

  The only way to get closer to a BMW in terms of handling and engine power, is to just go out and buy one. One of the better cars Ive owned, and I have a whole enthusiasts group that backs me there.