I had a 95 SE Contour. 24 V V6, 5 speed. Ok it was a first year model but I went through 2 "Duratec" V6s. Yes the car was on its third engine by 30k miles. Something to do with high rpm oiling problems. Mabye that was fixed on the SVT but even Automobile Magazine had their V6 fail in a test car. Also had transaxle issues the dealer could never fix it popping out of 2nd gear so they finally replaced the gear box.

Ok for the good. Super handling. I had 18x7.5 rims with 215/40 ZR Yokohama AVS tires and it handled great. Also ran great on the highway and you could def. feel the euro tuning for the autobahn from it's european sister the Ford Mondeo.

Even with the problems I had with the first model year I don't regret having one for two years. I would pick up an SVT if I was looking for a 4 door sedan. They are great values for the money.