1998 Ford Contour Models & Specs

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LX Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16 - BI
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel - Propane Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 130 ft. lbs. - 165 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 125 hp. - 170 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 24/35
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 13.9 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2769 lbs.
  • Tires: P185/70R14
  • Front Head Room: 39.0"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.4"
  • Wheelbase: 106.5"
  • Length: 184.6"
  • Width: 69.1"
  • Height: 54.4"

Interior Features

  • Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 2-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests
  • Driver-side seat-attached armrest
  • 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-touch steering wheel w/center horn control
  • Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge
  • Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls
  • Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin
  • Molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins
  • Dual visor mirrors (LH covered)
  • Glove box
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet
  • Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light
  • Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner
  • Electronic digital clock
  • Remote decklid release
  • Air conditioning
  • Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin
  • Driver-side left footrest
  • Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control
  • Rear passenger compartment heat duct
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio
  • Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna
  • Pwr point
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • Chrome surround grille w/"floating" oval
  • Dual body-color pwr mirrors
  • Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels
  • Body-color "B" pillars
  • Color-keyed body-side moldings
  • Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers/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 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

Mechanical Features

  • 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

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Smoker's pkg ($15)

  • Ashtray
  • Cigarette lighter
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