1998 Ford Contour LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $14,460
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $15,955
- 4dr Sdn
- $21,135
- 4dr Sdn SVT
- $22,460
$14,460
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Medium Prarie Tan
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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125 hp
170 hp 125 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.24 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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125 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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185 in
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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25 in
Liftover Height
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Height, Overall
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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Steering
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P185/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P185/70R14
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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T135/80R15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,769 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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