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Expensive Ford Contour repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 5 repairs.
2000 Ford Contour 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 44668 mi C $2200 |
Converters got plugged, so had to be changed (covered by 80000/8yrs warranty) |
| 46284 mi C $120 |
MAF sensor replaced - really easy to do yourself |
| 50750 mi C $140 |
Fuel Pump - changed myself |
| 55865 mi C $150 |
Changed Alternator - very limited access - took a lot of effort |
1998 Ford Contour 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 15700 mi US $350 |
All upper engine gaskets replaced Replaced parking brake cables All brake friction and hardware replaced Replace water pump and belts All tensioner/idler pulley replaced and belts. |
| 178000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission failure. Transmission was replaced with used unit. Replace power steering pump Replacement battery cables Alternator failure due to transmission fluid contamination. Replaced alternator |
| 153000 mi US $900 |
Replaced fuel pump, intake manifold gaskets, diagnose why p0171 and p0174 codes exist. Found lower intake manifold to be internal leaking and IMRC system to be worn, requiring lower intake manifold be replaced. Also compression on cylinder 4 to be 70. This requires engine to need rebuilt or replaced. |
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