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1997 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn GL
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Ford Contour 4dr Sdn GL
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$14,285
Base Invoice:
$13,074
Destination:
$535
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/155 Gas/Natural Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan GL
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
24/33
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99Z |
| Engine Type : | Gas/Natural Gas I4 |
| Displacement : | 2.5L/155 |
| Fuel System : | SEFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 170 @ 6250 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 165 @ 4250 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | 44T |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.89 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.70 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.31 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 4.06 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 32 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 130 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 8.9 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2759 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Indep MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Indep Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 48 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 45 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 0.79 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.67 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.24 x 0.94 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 9.88 x 0.79 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P195/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P195/65R14 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T135/80D15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 15 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 14.54 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.71 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 37.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | 39.0 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 106.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 183.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 69.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 54.5 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 59.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 58.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 25.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 13.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 89.4 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 50.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 36.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 34.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 45.5 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Contour |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan GL |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 24/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 23/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| City 20/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers | |
| Color-keyed body-side moldings | |
| Body-color "B" pillars | |
| Body-color grille w/"floating" oval | |
| Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb | |
| Wrap-around side marker lamps | |
| Dual remote mirrors w/black finish {Upgraded by base PEP} | |
| Semi-flush solar tinted glass | |
| Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/fluidic washers | |
| Dripless roof construction w/water management system | |
| Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, height adjustable front headrests | |
| Full length floor mounted console-inc: armrest, cassette stowage, pop-up cupholders, rear ashtray | |
| Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet | |
| Driver-side left footrest | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Soft-feel steering wheel w/center horn control | |
| Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | |
| High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps | |
| Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes | |
| Remote decklid release | |
| Soft-feel driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls | |
| Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control | |
| Rear-passenger heat duct | |
| Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock {Upgraded by base PEP} | |
| Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna | |
| Glove box | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | |
| Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, cloth insert, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins | |
| Front passenger grab handles | |
| Dual rear coat hooks | |
| Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | |
| Dual visor mirrors w/driver document flap (LH covered) | |
| Illuminated rotary master light switch | |
| Front header mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches | |
| Courtesy light delay | |
| Luggage compartment light | |
| Luggage compartment-inc: spare wheel cover, side wall trim w/floor carpet | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-valve I4 Zetec engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| 3.84 front axle ratio | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Electronic engine controls (EEC-IV) | |
| 130 amp alternator | |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar | |
| Quadralink rear suspension | |
| P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini-spare tire | |
| 14" full wheel covers | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | |
| Manual front/rear color-keyed outboard seat position lap/shoulder belts, rear color-keyed center lap belt | |
| Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster | |
| Child proof rear door locks | |
| Dual note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| NO CHARGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REQ: NEWY, CHIC, PHIL, PITT Region) (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| 236A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 413 Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 44T Auto Trans) | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 445 Manual Trans, 413 Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| 236C PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA BONUS DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236C Preferred Equipment Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| 240A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| GROUP 1 -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette | $185 |
| GROUP 2 -inc: air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors | $1,065 |
| GROUP 3 -inc: pwr door locks, light group (rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illum) | $345 |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | $570 |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | STANDARAD |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS | $45 |
| PWR MOONROOF | $595 |
| PWR WINDOWS -inc: driver-side express down, rear window lockout, illum door switches | $340 |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REQ: 43R Pwr Windows) | $190 |
| 60/40 SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT -inc: center armrest, rear seat side bolsters, uplevel trim | $205 |
| SPEED CONTROL | $215 |
| SPORT PKG -inc: P205/60R15 tires, 6-spoke aluminum wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, front floor mats w/sport logo, rear floor mats, tachometer, fog lamps, sport badging *GROSS* | $650 |
| SPORT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: premium sound system *deletes cassette* | $270 |
| PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM -inc: amplifier | $130 |
| PWR ANTENNA | $80 |
| 15" 7-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires | $425 |
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | $20 |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | $100 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies (REQ: 423 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD) (N/A w/240A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| 2.5L SEFI DOHC DURATEC 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE -inc: tachometer, P195/65R14 BSW performance tires (REQ: 240A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $1,235 |
| 2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 SBR BSW performance tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans) (N/A w/13B Pwr Moonroof, 219 Rear Seat) (N/A w/585 or 913 Stereo System) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO) | $260 |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/99L Engine-inc: 4.06 axle ratio) (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/993 or 99Z Engine-inc: 3.92 axle ratio) (w/99L Engine-inc: 3.77 axle ratio) | $815 |
| Tires | |
| P185/70R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 993 Engine) | STANDARAD |
| P195/65R14 SBR BSW PERFORMANCE TIRES (REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine) | STANDARAD |
| P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 64W Wheels or 413 Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control (N/A w/State of California) *GROSS* | $1,810 |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows (REQ: State of California) *GROSS* | $2,150 |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows, 2.5L Duratec V6 engine *GROSS* | $3,385 |
| Seat Type | |
| CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Region | |
| ATLANTA, CINCINNATI, KANSAS CITY, MEMPHIS, ORLANDO, SEATTLE, SOUTHWEST, TWIN CITIES, WASHINGTON, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO REGION EXCLUDING STATE OF CALIFORNIA | STANDARAD |
| NEW YORK, CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH REGION | STANDARAD |
| BOSTON, DENVER REGION | STANDARAD |
| STATE OF CALIFORNIA | STANDARAD |
| DETROIT REGION | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper - 3 Years/36,000 Miles all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal. Emissions: Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts. Roadside Assistance: Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * * Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
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