The table below shows all 1998 Ford Contour specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1998 Ford Contour warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / gaseous fuel compatible
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Axle Ratio
4.06 / 3.77 / 3.92
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / gaseous fuel compatible
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Axle Ratio
3.84 / 3.77 / 3.92 / 4.06
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / gaseous fuel compatible
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Axle Ratio
4.06 / 3.77 / 3.92
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.0L I-4 125 HP 130.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 2.5L V-6 170 HP 165.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Axle Ratio
3.84 / 3.77 / 3.92 / 4.06
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / gaseous fuel compatible
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Front Tires
P185/70SR14.0BSW AS / P195/65SR14.0BSW performance
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Wheels
14.0 " steel / 15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P185/70SR14.0BSW AS / P205/60SR15.0BSW AS / P195/65SR14.0BSW performance
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Front Tires
P185/70SR14.0BSW AS / P195/65SR14.0BSW performance
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
15.0 " steel / 15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60TR15.0BSW AS / P195/65TR15.0BSW performance
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Wheels
15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60TR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum / 4-wheel disc
Wheels
14.0 " steel / 15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P185/70SR14.0BSW AS / P195/65SR14.0BSW performance / P205/60SR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Rear Seats
bench / 60-40 bench
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / (6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Door Trim
cloth / leatherette
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / (6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Door Trim
cloth / leatherette
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
bucket / sport
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way / (6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Rear Seats
bench / 60-40 bench
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windshield Wipers
fixed interval
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
fixed interval
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windshield Wipers
fixed interval
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical / keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
fixed interval / variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 "
Passenger Volume
90 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.9 cu.ft.
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
body-colored
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
body-colored
Paint
monotone / monotone with badging
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual remote / dual power remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
body-colored
Paint
monotone / monotone with badging
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldings
body-colored
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Bodyside Cladding
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Paint
monotone / monotone with badging
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
36/36,000