Used 1996 Ford Contour
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1996 Ford Contour Overview
Contour Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Contour (1995-2000) a 3.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 74% recommend it. These figures are based on 419 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Ford Contour
"Wonderful car. Does everything I need it to."
"Very reliable. Love the car. Very, very reliable so far. Not expensive to service. Comfy. Handles very well. Best of all, not afraid of bills if I dent it (which I have)."
"Inexpensive and reliable family sedan"
"Owned the '98 Contour since '01 and other than the series of recalls, have only replaced the automatic transmission at 180k miles at cost of around $1500.00 in September, 2013. Also replaced the alternator with a rebuilt unit at cost of $85.00 several years ago - and I perform all repair work myself. The car still has the original exhaust system including the catalytic onverters. As the work / commuter car and driven mostly highway it still averages just over 30 MPG consistently."
"Daughters first vehicle"
"Bought the car with about 100k on it for my daughters first car, she put 65k on it in just over three years, never gave me any issues, except for the normal brakes, tires, battery and oil changes etc. Was very cheap and reliable to own."
Overall 1996 Ford Contour Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Ford Contour is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Ford Contour quality a 3.9 out of 5.
1996 Ford Contour Reliability
The 1996 Ford Contour receives an average consumer rating of 3.8 overall and a 4.1 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Contour Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Contour, here are some of its best features:
- Great value, wonderful quality
- Inexpensive, economical, parts availability
- Cheap & Cheerful
- Driveability,comfort, reasonable reliability
- Great in the winter
1996 Ford Contour MPG by Trim
1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1996 Contour GL Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1996 Contour LX Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1996 Contour Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Ford Contour front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Ford Contour Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Ford Contour
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1996 Ford Contour Depreciation
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1996 Ford Contour Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,305 | $626 | ||
2022 | + $66 | $1,371 | $696 | ||
2023 | $33 | $1,338 | $635 | ||
2024 | $14 | $1,324 | $612 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Ford Contour Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 89.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 183.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.3 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.1 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 170 @ 6250 RPM | ||
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Torque | 165 @ 4250 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 2.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |