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1997 Ford Contour

1997 Ford Contour Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$13,460 - $16,615

Original MSRP:
$12,609 - $15,147

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.
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1997 Ford Contour Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
Recalls Issued
1997 Ford Contour , GL, LX, SE N/A

1997 Ford Contour Models & Prices

1997 Ford Contour BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn $13,460 $12,609 $206 / Month*
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1997 Ford Contour GL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn GL $14,285 $13,074 $213 / Month*
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1997 Ford Contour LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX $14,915 $13,634 $223 / Month*
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1997 Ford Contour SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $16,615 $15,147 $247 / Month*
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1997 Ford Contour Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE GL LX SE
City 20/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)   • • •
City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)   • • •
City 23/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) • • •  
City 24/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • • •  
EXTERIOR Features
BASE GL LX SE
Body-color "B" pillars • • • •
Body-color grille w/"floating" oval • • • •
Color-keyed body-side moldings • • • •
Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels • • • •
Color-keyed spoiler       •
Dripless roof construction w/water management system • • • •
Dual body-color pwr mirrors     • •
Dual remote mirrors w/black finish •      
Dual remote mirrors w/black finish {Upgraded by base PEP}   •    
Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb • • • •
Fog lamps     • •
Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers • • • •
Semi-flush solar tinted glass • • • •
Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/fluidic washers • •    
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/fluidic washers     • •
Wrap-around side marker lamps • • • •
INTERIOR Features
BASE GL LX SE
60/40 split fold-down rear seat w/armrest, rear seatback carpet     • •
Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge • • • •
Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, height adjustable front headrests • •    
Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet • •    
Color-keyed 16 oz. carpet     • •
Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner • • • •
Courtesy light delay • • • •
Day/night rearview mirror • • • •
Driver-side left footrest • • • •
Dual illuminated cloth-covered visor mirrors w/driver document flap     • •
Dual rear coat hooks • • • •
Dual visor mirrors w/driver document flap (LH covered) • •    
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock     • •
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock {Upgraded by base PEP} • •    
Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna • • • •
Floor mounted console-inc: cassette stowage, cupholder, rear ashtray {Upgraded by base PEP} •      
Front header mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches • • • •
Front passenger grab handles • •    
Front passenger/dual rear grab handles     • •
Full length floor mounted console-inc: armrest, cassette stowage, pop-up cupholders, rear ashtray   • • •
Glove box • • • •
Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control • • • •
High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps • • • •
Illuminated entry     • •
Illuminated rotary master light switch • • • •
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn control       •
Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes • • • •
Luggage compartment light • • • •
Luggage compartment-inc: spare wheel cover, side wall trim w/floor carpet • • • •
Luxury cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 4-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests     •  
Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, cloth insert, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins   • • •
Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins •      
Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin • • • •
Rear-passenger heat duct • • • •
Remote decklid release • • • •
Soft-feel driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls • • • •
Soft-feel steering wheel w/center horn control • • •  
Sport cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 4-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests       •
Tachometer     • •
Tilt steering column • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE GL LX SE
130 amp alternator • • • •
14" full wheel covers • •    
14" luxury full wheel covers     •  
14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap • • • •
15" 7-spoke cast aluminum wheels       •
2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-valve I4 Zetec engine • •    
2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-valve I4 Zetec engine {Upgraded by base PEP}     •  
2.5L SEFI DOHC 24-valve V6 Duratec engine       •
3.84 front axle ratio • •    
3.84 front axle ratio {Upgraded by base PEP}     •  
4-wheel disc brakes       •
4.06 front axle ratio       •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • • • •
Electronic engine controls (EEC-IV) • • • •
Front wheel drive • • • •
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar • • • •
Mini-spare tire • • • •
P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires • •    
P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by base PEP}     •  
P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires       •
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes • • •  
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • •
Quadralink rear suspension • • • •
Sport suspension       •
SAFETY Features
BASE GL LX SE
Child proof rear door locks • • • •
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system • • • •
Dual note horn • • • •
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster • • • •
Manual front/rear color-keyed outboard seat position lap/shoulder belts, rear color-keyed center lap belt • • • •

1997 Ford Contour Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE GL LX SE
10-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT     • •
15" 7-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires   • •  
60/40 SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT -inc: center armrest, rear seat side bolsters, uplevel trim   •    
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM • • • •
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET • • • •
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS   • • •
GROUP 1 -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette   •    
GROUP 1 -inc: full length floor mounted console, elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette •      
GROUP 2 -inc: air cond, rear window defroster     • •
GROUP 2 -inc: air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors   •    
GROUP 3 -inc: pwr door locks, light group (rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illum)   • • •
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: premium sound system *deletes cassette*   • • •
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM -inc: amplifier   • • •
PWR ANTENNA   • • •
PWR MOONROOF   • • •
PWR WINDOWS -inc: driver-side express down, rear window lockout, illum door switches   • • •
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER •      
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REQ: 43R Pwr Windows)   •    
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYTEM     • •
SPEED CONTROL   • • •
SPORT PKG -inc: P205/60R15 tires, 6-spoke aluminum wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, front floor mats w/sport logo, rear floor mats, sport badging *GROSS*     •  
SPORT PKG -inc: P205/60R15 tires, 6-spoke aluminum wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, front floor mats w/sport logo, rear floor mats, tachometer, fog lamps, sport badging *GROSS*   •    
SPORT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*   • •  
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE GL LX SE
AIR CONDITIONING •      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) •      
EMISSIONS Options
BASE GL LX SE
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions) • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • •
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • •
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • •
ENGINE Options
BASE GL LX SE
2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD) •      
2.0L SEFI DOHC 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD) (N/A w/240A Preferred Equipment Pkg)   •    
2.5L SEFI DOHC 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)       •
2.5L SEFI DOHC DURATEC 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE -inc: P195/65R14 BSW performance tires     •  
2.5L SEFI DOHC DURATEC 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE -inc: tachometer, P195/65R14 BSW performance tires (REQ: 240A Preferred Equipment Pkg)   •    
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
BASE GL LX SE
2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 SBR BSW performance tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans) (N/A w/13B Pwr Moonroof, 219 Rear Seat) (N/A w/585 or 913 Stereo System) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO)   •    
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) • • • •
PRICED DORA • • • •
PAINT Options
BASE GL LX SE
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • •
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
BASE GL LX SE
236A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*   •    
236C PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*   •    
238A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*     •  
239A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*       •
240A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*   •    
BASE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
CALIFORNIA BONUS DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*   •    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, rear window defroster, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows *GROSS*       •
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, rear window defroster, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows, 2.5L Duratec V6 engine *GROSS*     •  
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control (N/A w/State of California) *GROSS*   •    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows (REQ: State of California) *GROSS*   •    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, air cond, rear window defroster, dual pwr mirrors, light group, pwr door locks, speed control, pwr windows, 2.5L Duratec V6 engine *GROSS*   •    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: full length floor mounted console, elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, rear window defroster *GROSS* •      
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg)   •    
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 413 Sport Pkg)   •    
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 445 Manual Trans, 413 Sport Pkg)   •    
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 44T Auto Trans)   •    
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 236C Preferred Equipment Pkg)   •    
REGION Options
BASE GL LX SE
ATLANTA, CINCINNATI, KANSAS CITY, MEMPHIS, ORLANDO, SEATTLE, SOUTHWEST, TWIN CITIES, WASHINGTON, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO REGION EXCLUDING STATE OF CALIFORNIA   •    
BOSTON, DENVER REGION   •    
DETROIT REGION   •    
NEW YORK, CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH REGION   •    
STATE OF CALIFORNIA   •    
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE GL LX SE
CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD) • •    
LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)       •
LEATHER BUCKET SEATS -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)     •  
LUXURY CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD)     •  
SPORT CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD)       •
TIRES Options
BASE GL LX SE
P185/70R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) •      
P185/70R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 993 Engine)   •    
P195/65R14 SBR BSW PERFORMANCE TIRES     •  
P195/65R14 SBR BSW PERFORMANCE TIRES (REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine)   •    
P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 64W Wheels or 413 Sport Pkg)   • •  
P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (STD)       •
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE GL LX SE
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/993 or 99Z Engine-inc: 3.92 axle ratio) (w/99L Engine-inc: 3.77 axle ratio)   •    
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.77 axle ratio     • •
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.92 axle ratio •      
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) •     •
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/99L Engine-inc: 4.06 axle ratio) (STD)   •    
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 4.06 axle ratio (STD)     •  
NO CHARGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REQ: NEWY, CHIC, PHIL, PITT Region) (REQ: 236A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *DISCOUNT*   •    

1997 Ford Contour Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE GL LX SE
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.24 x 0.94 10.24 x 0.94 10.24 x 0.94 10.24 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.88 x 0.79
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE GL LX SE
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9
Engine
BASE GL LX SE
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.0L/121 2.5L/155 2.5L/155
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 125 @ 5500 125 @ 5500 170 @ 6250 170 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 130 @ 4000 130 @ 4000 165 @ 4250 165 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
BASE GL LX SE
Height, Overall (in) 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5
Length, Overall (in) 183.9 183.9 183.9 183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.5 106.5 106.5 106.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.1 69.1 69.1 69.1
Fuel Tank
BASE GL LX SE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
Steering
BASE GL LX SE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.71 2.71 2.71 2.71
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.5 36.5 37.3 37.3
Suspension
BASE GL LX SE
Suspension Type - Front Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Indep Quadralink Indep Quadralink Indep Quadralink Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE GL LX SE
Front Tire Size P185/70R14 P185/70R14 P195/65R14 P205/60R15
Rear Tire Size P185/70R14 P185/70R14 P195/65R14 P205/60R15
Transmission
BASE GL LX SE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
BASE GL LX SE
Front Head Room (in) 39.0 39.0 39.0 39.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 89.4 89.4 89.4 89.4
Second Head Room (in) 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
Second Leg Room (in) 34.4 34.4 34.4 34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3
Weight Information
BASE GL LX SE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2759 2759 2800 2926

1997 Ford Contour Safety Features

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
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.