The Ford contour is the rebadged four-door variant of the European Ford Mondeo compact sedan. The Contour was sold in the American automotive market between 1995 and 2000, replacing the Ford Tempo as the premier compact sedan offering in the U.S. market. The Contour offered three distinct trim levels and a choice between an economical four-cylinder engine and a smooth six-cylinder engine. Both these engines can stand with a five-speed manual transmission, while a four-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option. While most people enjoyed the sporty look and feel of the Europe-derived sedan, some were turned off by the vehicle’s lack of rear seat room and is higher than normal price.
Vehicles such as the Ford Contour can suffer breakdowns and require minor and major repairs throughout the life of vehicle. As time passes, both major and minor wear items such as the water pump, suspension and steering components, air conditioning compressor, timing belt and alternator must be replaced in order for the vehicle to continue operating in top shape. Replacing these parts can be an expensive endeavor for those who don’t have warranty coverage that can take care of these repairs at minimal cost. Major repair tasks such as replacement of the engine and transmission can cost of the thousands of dollars in parts and labor. Most people don’t have that kind of money laying around and generating that kind of money on short notice can break just about anyone’s budget.
This is where an extended warranty comes in handy. When you purchase an extended warranty, your purchasing protection from paying out-of-pocket expenses for automotive repairs, especially when those repairs are needed unexpectedly. Depending on the type of coverage offered by your extended warranty, it will cover most if not all repairs that are necessary for your vehicle, and the only financial obligation you have to be concerned about is paying the deductible. Many extended warranties come with their own set of perks, including free roadside assistance and vehicle rentals.