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1997 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SE
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Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SE
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$16,615
Base Invoice:
$15,147
Destination:
$535
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/155 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan SE
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
20/30
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99L |
| Engine Type : | Gas V6 |
| 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) : | 3.77 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 30 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 130 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 9.1 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2926 |
| 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) : | 0.71 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| 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 : | T35 |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | T35 |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P205/60R15 |
| 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 SE |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| 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 spoiler | |
| 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 | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | |
| Semi-flush solar tinted glass | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/fluidic washers | |
| Dripless roof construction w/water management system | |
| Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Sport cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 4-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests | |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat w/armrest, rear seatback carpet | |
| Full length floor mounted console-inc: armrest, cassette stowage, pop-up cupholders, rear ashtray | |
| Color-keyed 16 oz. carpet | |
| Driver-side left footrest | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn control | |
| Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| 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 w/cassette-inc: digital clock | |
| 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/dual rear grab handles | |
| Dual rear coat hooks | |
| Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | |
| Dual illuminated cloth-covered visor mirrors w/driver document flap | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| 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 | |
| 2.5L SEFI DOHC 24-valve V6 Duratec engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| 4.06 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 | |
| Sport suspension | |
| P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini-spare tire | |
| 15" 7-spoke cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel disc 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 | |
|---|---|
| 239A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| GROUP 2 -inc: air cond, rear window defroster | $985 |
| 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 SYTEM | $190 |
| 10-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT | $330 |
| SPEED CONTROL | $215 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 2.5L SEFI DOHC 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.77 axle ratio | $815 |
| Tires | |
| P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, rear window defroster, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows *GROSS* | $1,885 |
| Seat Type | |
| SPORT CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat) | $595 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | 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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