 The Contour has been a complete 
nightmare. My starter doesn't work, all 
three catalytic converters are faulty 
($3,000). I was only 200 miles over the 
70,000 emission warranty and the dealer 
refused to help. The gas mileage is 
17.33 MPG, on the HIGHWAY!It produces a 
horrific smell during and after 
acceleration. It has alot of wind 
noise. The brakes are underpowered. It 
is uncomfortabable on highway trips. 
The transmisson slips and the speed 
sensor has gone out.Ford service is 
absurd. They will not help customers 
when there is a problem.I bought this 
car new and I would not recommend it to 
anyone, you get what you pay for.