1998 Ford Contour

1998 Ford Contour Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$14,460 - $22,460

Original MSRP:
$13,544 - $20,375

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1998 Ford Contour Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1998 Ford Contour LX, SE, SVT N/A

1998 Ford Contour Models & Prices

1998 Ford Contour LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX $14,460 $13,544 $221 / Month*

1998 Ford Contour SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $15,955 $14,585 $238 / Month*

1998 Ford Contour SVT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SVT $22,460 $20,375 $332 / Month*

1998 Ford Contour Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX SE SVT
City 20/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 24/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 24/hwy 35 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
LX SE SVT
Body-color "B" pillars
Chrome surround grille w/"floating" oval  
Chrome surround grille w/unique grille texture    
Color-keyed body-side moldings
Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels
Dripless roof construction w/water management system
Dual body-color pwr mirrors
Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb
Fog lamps    
Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers
Semi-flush solar tinted glass
Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers  
Unique rocker panel extensions    
Unique SVT bumper design    
Variable intermittent windshield wipers/washers    
Wrap-around side marker lamps
INTERIOR Features
LX SE SVT
10-way pwr driver seat    
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback w/release knobs mounted in trunk    
Air conditioning
Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge  
Black leather-wrapped shift knob & boot    
Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 2-way seat adjusters, 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
Driver-side seat-attached armrest  
Dual rear coat hooks
Dual visor mirrors (LH covered)
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio    
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette  
Electronic digital clock
Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna  
Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin
Front header-mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches
Front passenger grab handles  
Front passenger/dual rear grab handles    
Front sport bucket seats w/unique bolstering, height adjustable headrests    
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 rotary master light switch
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn control    
Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination    
Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination, illuminated entry    
Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes
Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light
Molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins  
Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins w/unique semi-perforated vinyl trim insert    
Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin
Passive anti-theft system    
Perforated leather seating surfaces    
Premium sound system-inc: amplifier, dual front/rear speakers    
Pwr door locks  
Pwr point
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side express down, rear window lock-out, illuminated switches  
Rear defroster  
Rear passenger compartment heat duct
Rear seat w/simulated bucket design, armrest, integral headrests    
Rear seatback carpet    
Rear-quarter panel mounted pwr antenna    
Remote decklid release
Remote keyless entry    
Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls
Soft-touch steering wheel w/center horn control  
Speed control  
Tachometer    
Tilt steering column
Unique color-keyed carpet floor mats w/SVT logo    
Unique white-faced instrument cluster-inc: 160 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge    
MECHANICAL Features
LX SE SVT
130 amp alternator
14" bolt-on appearance full wheel covers  
14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
16" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels    
2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 Zetec engine  
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 HO Duratec engine    
4-wheel anti-lock brake system    
4-wheel pwr disc brakes    
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Front wheel drive
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension    
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar  
Mini-spare tire
P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires  
P205/55ZR16 directional SBR BSW tires    
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes  
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Quadralink rear suspension w/rear stabilizer bar
Quasi-dual exhaust system w/low back pressure mufflers    
SVT suspension w/unique front/rear springs & shock valving    
Unique SVT front stabilizer bar    
SAFETY Features
LX SE SVT
Child-proof rear door locks
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
Dual note horn    
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster
Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions
Single note horn  

1998 Ford Contour Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX SE SVT
10-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT    
15" 8-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group)    
15" WHEELS W/SIMULATED BOLT-ON COVERS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group or 53S SE Sport Group)    
60/40 SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (N/A w/99Z Engine)    
ALL SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 99L Engine, 552 Anti-lock Braking System)    
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM  
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE    
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS    
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS (N/A w/53S SE Sport Group)    
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (N/A w/2_ Leather Seats) (REQ: 219 Rear Seat)    
NO CHARGE PWR MOONROOF (REQ: 13B Pwr Moonroof) *CREDIT*    
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: premium sound system *Deletes cassette*    
PREMIUM SOUND AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE    
PWR ANTENNA    
PWR MOONROOF  
REGIONAL PRICING CODE (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region)    
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: illum entry    
SE COMFORT GROUP -inc: 15" 12-spoke aluminum wheels, pwr driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob,fog lamps, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, pwr antenna    
SE SPORT GROUP -inc: 2.5L engine, 15" 8-spoke aluminum wheels, tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob, sport floor mats, rear spoiler, cladding, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, fog lamps, sport cloth bucket seats, sport badging    
SE SPORT GROUP SAVINGS (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region) *DISCOUNT*    
SMOKER'S PKG -inc: ashtray, cigarette lighter
AIR CONDITIONING Options
LX SE SVT
AIR CONDITIONING (STD)  
EMISSIONS Options
LX SE SVT
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut 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
LX SE SVT
2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD)  
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE -inc: tachometer, P195/65R14 BSW performance tires, passive anti-theft system  
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 HO DURATEC ENGINE (STD)    
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
LX SE SVT
2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 performance SBR BSW tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans, 31B Fuel System) (N/A w/219 Rear Seat) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO)    
2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 performance SBR BSW tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans, 31B Fuel System) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO)    
BI-FUEL NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM (REQ: 99Z Engine) (LPO)  
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO)
PRICED DORA
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (LPO)    
NOTE Options
LX SE SVT
** ALL PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 **  
** BASE PRICE IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822, OPTION PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 815 **    
PAINT Options
LX SE SVT
SOLID PAINT (STD)
RADIO Options
LX SE SVT
EQUIPMENT REDUCTION DISCOUNT (REQ: 58P Radio) *Provides credit in lieu of No Charge Compact Disc Player* *CREDIT*    
NO CHARGE COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: 585 Radio) *CREDIT*    
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE (STD)    
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER *Deletes cassette*    
REGION Options
LX SE SVT
NATIONAL REGION    
ORLANDO, CHICAGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGION    
SEAT TYPE Options
LX SE SVT
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)  
LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 219 Rear Seat, 21A Pwr Driver Seat)    
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD)    
SPORT CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 53S SE Sport Group)    
TIRES Options
LX SE SVT
P185/70R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 993 Engine)  
P195/65R14 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine)  
P205/55ZR16 DIRECTIONAL SBR BSW TIRES (STD)    
P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 53C SE Comfort Group, 641 or 64X Wheels)    
TRANSMISSION Options
LX SE SVT
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/993 or 99Z Engine-inc: 3.92 axle ratio) (w/99L Engine-inc: 3.77 axle ratio)  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)    
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/99L Engine-inc: 4.06 axle ratio, 4-wheel disc brakes) (STD)  

1998 Ford Contour Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX SE SVT
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) 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 10.94 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.88 x 0.79
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX SE SVT
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.9 13.9 13.9
Engine
LX SE SVT
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.0L/121 2.5L/155
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 125 @ 5500 125 @ 5500 195 @ 6625
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 130 @ 4000 130 @ 4000 165 @ 5625
Exterior Dimensions
LX SE SVT
Height, Overall (in) 54.4 54.4 54.5
Length, Overall (in) 184.6 184.6 183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.5 106.5 106.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.1 69.1 69.1
Fuel Tank
LX SE SVT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5
Steering
LX SE SVT
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.71 2.71 2.52
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.5 36.5 40.0
Suspension
LX SE SVT
Suspension Type - Front Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Indep Quadralink Indep Quadralink Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX SE SVT
Front Tire Size P185/70R14 P185/70R14 P205/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size P185/70R14 P185/70R14 P205/55ZR16
Transmission
LX SE SVT
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX SE SVT
Front Head Room (in) 39.0 39.0 39.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.9 53.9 53.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 90.2 90.2 90.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.7 36.7 36.7
Second Leg Room (in) 34.4 34.4 34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.3 53.3 53.3
Weight Information
LX SE SVT
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2769 2811 3065

1998 Ford Contour Safety Features

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
4-wheel anti-lock brake system
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags.