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- 4dr Sdn LX $14,460
- 4dr Sdn SE $15,955
- 4dr Sdn $21,135
- 4dr Sdn SVT $22,460
1998 Ford Contour SE specs & colors
4dr Car
$15,955
Starting MSRP
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Showing the 1998 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SE
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Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Medium Prarie Tan
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x -TBD- in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 590 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 130 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 5500 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 35 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 348.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 507.50 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.14 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.84 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.77 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Indep MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Indep Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.24 x 0.94 in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 38.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.52 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.5 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.78 |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/70R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T135/80R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P185/70R14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2811 lbs |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.9 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 54.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 184.6 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 90.2 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 50.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.2 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 45.5 in |
| Liftover Height | 25.1 in |
| 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 Zetec engine | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 2-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests | Standard |
| Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster | Standard |
| Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls | Standard |
| Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes | Standard |
| Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions | Standard |
| Dripless roof construction w/water management system | Standard |
| P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Wrap-around side marker lamps | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side express down, rear window lock-out, illuminated switches | Optional |
| Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | Standard |
| Rear defroster | Optional |
| Molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins | Standard |
| 130 amp alternator | Standard |
| Soft-touch steering wheel w/center horn control | Standard |
| Driver-side left footrest | Standard |
| Dual rear coat hooks | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Glove box | Standard |
| City 24/hwy 35 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna | Standard |
| Front header-mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches | Standard |
| Child-proof rear door locks | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags | Standard |
| Mini-spare tire | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers | Standard |
| Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers | Standard |
| Quadralink rear suspension w/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette | Optional |
| Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light | Standard |
| Speed control | Optional |
| Dual visor mirrors (LH covered) | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Rear passenger compartment heat duct | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| City 24/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination | Optional |
| Semi-flush solar tinted glass | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Electronic digital clock | Standard |
| Chrome surround grille w/"floating" oval | Standard |
| Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control | Standard |
| Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin | Standard |
| Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb | Standard |
| Color-keyed body-side moldings | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Body-color "B" pillars | Standard |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet | Standard |
| 14" bolt-on appearance full wheel covers | Standard |
| Driver-side seat-attached armrest | Standard |
| Illuminated rotary master light switch | Standard |
| Courtesy light delay | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Pwr point | Standard |
| Front passenger grab handles | Standard |
| Remote decklid release | Standard |
| Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin | Standard |
| Single note horn | Standard |
| High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Optional |
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