| Ford has been producing cars for the | | | | standard feature on all trim levels of |
| American market since 1903. It was to be | | | | the vehicle. |
| expected that they would later on expand | | | | For 1996, Ford introduced a Sport model |
| in other countries including those in | | | | for the Ford Contour. It was offered as |
| Asia and Europe. At this time they were | | | | an option in the SE and GL models with |
| producing vehicles for a specified | | | | 2.0 L four-cylinder and 2.5 L V6 engine |
| market like that in Europe. Some | | | | respectively. An SVT version was added |
| vehicles were also offered in North | | | | to the Contour in 1998. This version had |
| America like the Ford Contour which was | | | | a specially tuned and modified version |
| the American variant of the Ford Mondeo | | | | of the 2.5 L V6 engine that was able to |
| sedan which was offered in Europe. High | | | | produce 195 hp. The exterior of the |
| quality Ford Contour parts were | | | | vehicle was also given some attention by |
| installed in the vehicle to ensure | | | | giving it a new body and larger wheels. |
| optimum vehicle performance. | | | | Other performance modifications done on |
| The Ford Contour was introduced in 1994 | | | | various Ford Contour parts were the |
| as a compact car. Back then, they were | | | | upgraded brakes and a retuned |
| offered in three trim levels, the base | | | | suspension. Add to that, the high |
| GL, the LX and the sporty SE. All of | | | | performance tires that came with the new |
| these trim levels were equipped with | | | | wheels. All these certainly improved the |
| various Ford Contour parts that | | | | operation and style of the vehicle. |
| contributed to the vehicle's overall | | | | Although the Ford Contour was short |
| operation. For the GL and LX models, a | | | | lived, it did not lag behind. In fact, |
| 125 hp, 2.0 L Zetec inline four-cylinder | | | | it was included on Car and Driver |
| engine was installed. While in the SE | | | | magazine's Ten Best list for 1995, 1996 |
| models, a 170 hp 2.5 L Duratec V6 was | | | | and 1997. The Automobile Magazine All |
| included. Ford Contour parts such as the | | | | Star for 1995, 1996 and 1997 all made |
| 5-speed manual transmission were a | | | | for additional awards. |