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Ford Contour repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2000 Ford Contour 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

101000 mi

US $300
Alternator replacement 
55865 mi

C $150
Changed Alternator - very limited access - took a lot of effort 

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1998 Ford Contour 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

178000 mi

US $2000
Replacement battery cables Alternator failure due to transmission fluid contamination. Replaced alternator 
144524 mi

US $262
Alternator failure due to instrument cluster failure. Replaced alt which immediately shorted out. Had to diagnose why the alt shorted out. Replace dash cluster 

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Ford Contour Electrical Problems

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