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Ford 1998 Contour manual

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  • Page 1

    Introduction 2 SVT Contour Features 3 SVT Contour T owing 10 SVT Contour Service Points 11 SVT Contour Specifications 12 SVT Owner Benefits 15 SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 16 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation[...]

  • Page 2

    W elcome to the Ford Special V ehicle T eam family , and thank you for purchasing an SVT Contour . W e trust that you will enjoy many years of safe and pleasurable driving in your new SVT Contour . SVT strives for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build cars in which no one system[...]

  • Page 3

    THE SVT CONTOUR SVT Contour Features 3[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Unique white-faced gauges • It is recommended to dim instrument panel lighting for improved dawn/dusk legibility . 0001 23 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 12 0 140 150 130 160 MPH 20 40 60 80 100 140 120 160 180 200 220 240 260 110 10 0 EF PREMIUM FUEL ONLY 1 2 0 3 x 1 000 4 5 6 7 8 N O R M A L BRAKE O/D OFF TRACTION CON[...]

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    SEATS • Leather • 10 way power seat • Power lumbar support SVT Contour Features 5[...]

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    FRONT FASCIA • Round fog lamps • Unique upper and lower mesh grilles • Ducting to improve the cooling system’ s performance SVT Contour Features 6[...]

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    REAR AND SIDE • Dual exhaust: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch) exhaust tips • Rocker sill extensions (side) • Jacking points are notches on rocker sill. Remove highlighted covers to access jacking points. SVT Contour Features 7[...]

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    TIRES AND WHEELS • T ires: Goodyear Eagle F1-GS, P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern • Wheels: 5 spoke 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum • Unique SVT center caps • Do not use snow chains • Recommended tire pressure: 221 kPa (32 psi) SVT Contour Features 8[...]

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    BRAKING SYSTEM Four channel, four sensor ABS system includes: • Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in) • Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in) FUEL RECOMMENDATION 91 Octane or higher 91 SVT Contour Features 9[...]

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    WRECKER T OWING When towing your SVT Contour with a wheel lift, follow the procedure described in your Owner’ s Guide. When towing your SVT Contour with flatbed equipment, you must place a block under the tongue of the inclined flatbed to decrease the angle of ascent and descent. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the ve[...]

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    ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner 6. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Battery 9. Fuse box 2 1 3 4 5 8 9 7 6 SVT Contour Service Points 11[...]

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    ENGINE Configuration T ransversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft. Bore x Stroke 3.24 in (8.23 cm) x 3.11 in (7.90 cm) Displacement 2,544 cc / 155 cid Compression ratio 10.0:1 Horsepower 145 kW @ 6,625 rpm (195 HP @ 6,625 rpm) T orque 224 Nm @ 5,625 rpm (165 ft-lb [...]

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    T RANSAXLE T ype: MTX-75 Final drive: 4.06:1 Gear Ratio Speed (mph) Speed (km/h) 1st 3.42 35 56 2nd 2.14 56 90 3rd 1.45 82 132 4th 1.03 117 188 5th 0.77 143 230 Reverse 3.42 - - SUSPENSION Front Macpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar Rear Independent Quadralink design, coil springs, tube shock dampers, anti[...]

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    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke, 16 x 6.5 in T ires Goodyear Eagle F1–GS , P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (UNIQUE TO SVT) Wheelbase 270.5 cm (106.5 in) Length 467.1 cm (183.9 in) Height 138.4 cm (54.5 in) W idth 175.5 cm (69.1 in) T rack, f/r 150.4 cm / 148.6 cm (59.2 in / 5[...]

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    1–800–FORD-SVT (1–800–367–3788) This line is staffed by SVT representatives who are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard T ime) Monday-Friday to: • Answer questions on your vehicle • Provide SVT certificates of authenticity on request • Fulfill literature requests • Provide referrals to SVT certified Ford dealer[...]

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    SVT 270.5 cm 106.5 in 175.5 cm 69.1 in 138.4 cm 54.5 in 467.1 cm 183.9 in SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 16[...]