1998 Ford Contour Specifications

1998 Ford Contour

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1998 Ford Contour

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SE 4dr Sedan

Engines

170-hp, 2.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

2.5 Engine liters  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
24 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
4.06 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.77  
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
15 gal. Fuel tank capacity
170-hp @ 6,250RPM Engine horsepower  
165 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM Engine torque  
3.24" x 3.13" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

155 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.31 Drag coefficient  
2,772 lbs. Curb weight  
1,000 lbs. Max trailer weight  
183.9" Exterior length  
69.1" Exterior body width  
54.5" Exterior height  
106.5" Wheelbase  
59.2" Front tread  
58.5" Rear tread  
18.7' Turning radius  
42.4" Front legroom  
34.4" Rear legroom  
39.0" Front headroom  
36.7" Rear headroom  
50.7" Front hiproom  
45.3" Rear hiproom  
53.9" Front shoulder room  
53.3" Rear shoulder room  
90.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
13.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.9 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
205/60TR15.0 Front tires  
205/60TR15.0 Rear tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Spoiler  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  

Convenience Feature

Optional Air conditioning  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Standard Air filter  
Optional Power sunroof  
Optional Glass sunroof  
Optional Sunroof sunshade  
Optional Cruise control  
Optional Power windows  
Optional 1-touch down  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Optional Remote trunk/hatch/door controls  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Power driver seat  
4 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 10  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Optional Driver lumbar support  
Optional Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Optional Leather upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Optional Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional In-dash CD changer  
Optional Premium amplifier  
4 Speakers
Optional Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  

Safety and Security

Optional ABS brakes  
Standard 4 wheel disc brakes  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Optional Integrated rear childseat  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Optional Power door locks  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Optional Panic alarm  
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