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1998 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SE
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Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SE
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$15,955
Base Invoice:
$14,585
Destination:
$535
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/155 Gas/Natural Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan SE
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
24/35
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) : | 30 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 110 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 8.9 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2811 |
| 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) : | 32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 32 |
| 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 ) : | 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 : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P195/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P195/65R14 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T135/80R15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x - TBD - |
| 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) : | 184.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 69.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 54.4 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 59.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 58.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 25.1 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 13.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 90.2 |
| 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 24/hwy 35 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 24/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| City 20/hwy 29 (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 | |
| Chrome surround grille w/"floating" oval | |
| Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb | |
| Wrap-around side marker lamps | |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | |
| Semi-flush solar tinted glass | |
| Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers | |
| Dripless roof construction w/water management system | |
| Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 2-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests | |
| Driver-side seat-attached armrest | |
| Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin | |
| Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet | |
| Driver-side left footrest | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Soft-touch 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 | |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side express down, rear window lock-out, illuminated switches | |
| Pwr door locks | |
| Speed control | |
| Remote decklid release | |
| Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control | |
| Rear passenger compartment heat duct | |
| Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin | |
| Rear defroster | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette | |
| Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna | |
| Electronic digital clock | |
| Glove box | |
| Pwr point | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | |
| Molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins | |
| Front passenger grab handles | |
| Dual rear coat hooks | |
| Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | |
| Dual visor mirrors (LH covered) | |
| Illuminated rotary master light switch | |
| Front header-mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches | |
| Courtesy light delay | |
| Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination | |
| Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 Zetec engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| 130 amp alternator | |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar | |
| Quadralink rear suspension w/rear stabilizer bar | |
| P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini-spare tire | |
| 14" bolt-on appearance 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 second-generation air bags | |
| Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions | |
| Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster | |
| Child-proof rear door locks | |
| Single note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** ALL PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 ** | STANDARAD |
| SE COMFORT GROUP -inc: 15" 12-spoke aluminum wheels, pwr driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob,fog lamps, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, pwr antenna | $795 |
| SE SPORT GROUP -inc: 2.5L engine, 15" 8-spoke aluminum wheels, tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob, sport floor mats, rear spoiler, cladding, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, fog lamps, sport cloth bucket seats, sport badging | $1,000 |
| SE SPORT GROUP SAVINGS (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region) *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| REGIONAL PRICING CODE (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region) | STANDARAD |
| 15" WHEELS W/SIMULATED BOLT-ON COVERS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group or 53S SE Sport Group) | $135 |
| 15" 8-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group) | $425 |
| 60/40 SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (N/A w/99Z Engine) | $205 |
| INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (N/A w/2_ Leather Seats) (REQ: 219 Rear Seat) | $135 |
| 10-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT | $350 |
| PREMIUM SOUND AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE | $135 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: premium sound system *Deletes cassette* | $275 |
| PWR ANTENNA | $95 |
| ALL SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 99L Engine, 552 Anti-lock Braking System) | $175 |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | $500 |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | STANDARAD |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS (N/A w/53S SE Sport Group) | $55 |
| PWR MOONROOF | $595 |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: illum entry | $190 |
| SMOKER'S PKG -inc: ashtray, cigarette lighter | $15 |
| BI-FUEL NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM (REQ: 99Z Engine) (LPO) | $4,815 |
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | $20 |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government 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/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE -inc: tachometer, P195/65R14 BSW performance tires, passive anti-theft system | $495 |
| 2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 performance SBR BSW tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans, 31B Fuel System) (N/A w/219 Rear Seat) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO) | $260 |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/99L Engine-inc: 4.06 axle ratio, 4-wheel disc brakes) (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 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine) | STANDARAD |
| P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 53C SE Comfort Group, 641 or 64X Wheels) | STANDARAD |
| Seat Type | |
| CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| SPORT CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 53S SE Sport Group) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 219 Rear Seat, 21A Pwr Driver Seat) | $895 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Air Cond Option | |
| AIR CONDITIONING (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Region | |
| NATIONAL REGION | STANDARAD |
| ORLANDO, CHICAGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGION | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
|
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Drivetrain: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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| Recall | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V060 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4,600 Summary: Passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a PARK/LOCK solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in PARK. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection". Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than PARK will have the steering column replaced. Owner notification was to begin during March 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Dates of Manufacture: Jan. 4-14, 1999 Manufacturer Recall Number: 99S06 |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags. |
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