What is the Ford Contour?
The Ford Contour is a four-door family sedan sold in North America for the 1995–2000 model years. It was the North American version of the first-generation Ford Mondeo, adapted for the US and Canadian markets. Its Mercury counterpart was called the Mystique. With its practical sedan layout, the Contour was made for everyday driving, from commuting to family trips.
Generations and engines
The Contour had one generation, sold from 1995 to 2000. Its petrol engines ranged from 2.0 L to 2.5 L, including four-cylinder and V6 options.
How economical is the Ford Contour?
The US EPA gives the Contour a best combined rating of 25 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 9.4 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is also 9.4 L/100 km, measured using NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. The EPA and Canadian figures use different test methods, so they are best understood within their own markets.
The Contour appears in US figures for 1995–2000 and Canadian figures for 1995–1999.
Questions and answers
Was the Ford Contour sold in Europe?
The Contour name was used in North America. Its related European model was sold as the Ford Mondeo.
What engines did the Ford Contour have?
Its petrol engines ranged from 2.0 L to 2.5 L.
What is the Ford Contour’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 25 MPG.