1997 Ford Contour Models & Specs

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Base Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L SEFI DOHC 16
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 130 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 125 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 24/33
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 13.9 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2759 lbs.
  • Tires: P185/70R14
  • Front Head Room: 39.0"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.4"
  • Wheelbase: 106.5"
  • Length: 183.9"
  • Width: 69.1"
  • Height: 54.5"

Interior Features

  • Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, height adjustable front headrests
  • High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps
  • Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes
  • Tilt steering column
  • Soft-feel steering wheel w/center horn control
  • Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge
  • Soft-feel driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls
  • Floor mounted console-inc: cassette stowage, cupholder, rear ashtray {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins
  • Dual visor mirrors w/driver document flap (LH covered)
  • Glove box
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet
  • Luggage compartment-inc: spare wheel cover, side wall trim w/floor carpet
  • Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Remote decklid release
  • Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin
  • Driver-side left footrest
  • Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control
  • Rear-passenger heat duct
  • Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna
  • Front passenger grab handles
  • Dual rear coat hooks
  • Illuminated rotary master light switch
  • Front header mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches
  • Courtesy light delay
  • Luggage compartment light

Exterior Features

  • Body-color grille w/"floating" oval
  • Dual remote mirrors w/black finish
  • Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels
  • Body-color "B" pillars
  • Color-keyed body-side moldings
  • Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
  • Semi-flush solar tinted glass
  • Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb
  • Wrap-around side marker lamps
  • Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers
  • Dripless roof construction w/water management system

Safety Features

  • 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

Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-valve I4 Zetec engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
  • Front wheel drive
  • Electronic engine controls (EEC-IV)
  • 130 amp alternator
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar
  • Quadralink rear suspension
  • P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires
  • Mini-spare tire
  • 14" full wheel covers
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
  • 14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
  • Axle Ratio: 3.84 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Preferred Equipment Pkg

Preferred equipment pkg ($430)

  • Full length floor mounted console
  • Elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette
  • Rear window defroster
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