8/31/2023 0 Comments 99 ford contourSecond it produces about 5-15 more horsepower than the standard Zetec and the automatic gearbox will set it up for performance if you ask for it, by shifting at premium torque to horsepower usage intervals, it's quite brilliant actually. One would be the Variable engine control and thermal coating on the engine head to reduce heat and make the engine look nicer. My Contour has the VCT Zetec which differs from the standard Zetec in a few ways. However, the handling, oh god, the handling is exactly as the UK models and is quite impressive, one can take twists on the motorway at 30mph more than the prescribed limit without any sliding or screeching (no I do not reccommend or endorse this, I'm a very experienced driver). Seems to also be missing its side indicators like on the UK model, this should never have been left out, they are available as well at a quite small price and come with diagram to install. Mondeo light packs are available at a price, and I suggest using them if you are a enthusiast. Headlight performance is lower than expected, but not surprising due to the US Coding. Warped dashboard at the front, this is a free repair by Ford for all Contour, Mystique and Mondeos's and there has been no hassle. The local constabulary won't look twice at this demure-looking car, and the insurance companies think the same way. The stock tires on this car have a brick-like 300 tread wear rating, but stick quite well to the road. Vortech supercharger, MSDS headers, KKM intake, etc.) that will enable buyers to keep up with those Altimas and Maximas that have 25-45 more HP. The aftermarket is starting to come out with some serious performance parts for this car (i.e. I took a seven hour trip with my eight-year-old son to Maine, and was not fatigued at all either traveling up or back. The stock radio/CD system is AWFUL!!! I spent 550$ on an Eclipse head unit/Polk speaker upgrade, and it was worth every penny!! General Comments: There was a lot of squeaking from the rear of the car, which was determined to be a poorly lubricated rear suspension bushing. There is a dashboard recall on all 99-00 SVT's and SE's because the dash is attached with glue instead of metal retaining clips to the interior. One thing I was not aware of until after I purchased this car was that Ford "de-contented' this car in some ways that are hard to believe:
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