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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Ford Mondeo (first generation) page on 1 November 2018, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Ford Contour and its rebadged Mercury variant, the Mercury Mystique, are North American versions of the first-generation Ford Mondeo, marketed for model years 1995-2000 as a four door sedan, replacing the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz. Production at Kansas City Assembly in Claycomo, Missouri, and Cuautitlán Assembly started in August 15, 1994.
Derived directly from (and developed together with) the Ford Mondeo Mk 1, the Contour and Mystique shared the Ford CDW27 platform with its European counterpart. In contrast to the first Ford "world car" (the 1981 Ford Escort), the Contour was redesigned slightly to better suit American demands. The three shared major systems, including body structure, powertrain, and suspension.
While officially classified a mid-size car, the Contour was among the smallest sedans in the segment, with its interior dimensions becoming a point of criticism.
The Contour and Mystique shared two engines with the Mondeo, a 125 hp 2.0 L Zetec inline-4 and a 170 hp 2.5 L Duratec V6; the 1.8L turbodiesel of the Mondeo was never sold in North America. A five-speed manual transmission was standard with both engines, with a four-speed automatic offered with as an option.
The Ford Contour was produced with three trim levels: base-trim GL (1995-1997), a higher-content LX, and a sporty SE trim. The 2.0L engine was standard on GL and LX versions, with the 2.5L standard on SE-trim examples. As a running change during 1996, a "Sport" option package was introduced for GL and SE-trim models.
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| classified date 1994 | Calspan On-Site Evaluation of NCAP Test Vehicle Fire Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 1.8MB - 23 pages |
| classified date 1995 | Calspan On-Site Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle #1 - 1995 Ford Contour GL (Dual Air Bag-Equipped) Vehicle #2 - 1994 Dodge Intrepid (Dual Air Bag-Equipped) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 125MB - 463 pages |
| classified date 1995 | Remote Air Bag Report 1995 Ford Contour, four-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 19.5MB - 241 pages |
| classified date 1995 | Remote Air Bag Report 1995 Ford Contour GL, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 21.3MB - 188 pages |
| August 1997 | On-Site Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1995 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,087KB - 28 pages |
| November 1997 | On-Site Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1995 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,853KB - 23 pages |
| April 2001 | Remote Air Bag Deployment Report Vehicle - 1995 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7,461KB - 12 pages |
| October 2006 | Calspan On-Site Child Air Bag Related Serious Injury Crash Investigation Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 273KB - 15 pages |
| classified date 1996 | Calspan Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle #1 - 1995 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 54.7MB - 194 pages |
| May 1997 | On-Site Adult Air Bag-Related Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1996 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,862KB - 18 pages |
| January 1998 | Calspan On-Site Air Bag/Child Fatality Investigation Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 274KB - 17 pages |
| January 2000 | Veridian On-Site Child Passenger Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1996 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 191KB - 12 pages |
| December 2000 | On-Site Child Air Bag-Related Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1996 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,173KB - 24 pages |
| July 2001 | Remote Child Air Bag-Related Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1996 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6,851KB - 13 pages |
| August 2005 | Calspan On-Site Child Air Bag Related Fatality Crash Investigation Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour GL National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 339KB - 15 pages |
| classified date 1996 | Calspan On-Site Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle #1 - 1996 Ford Contour GL (Air Bag Equipped) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 55.4MB - 192 pages |
| May 1998 | Remote Air Bag Deployment Report Vehicle - 1998 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 278KB - 9 pages |
| July 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998. Ford, Contour Four-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,172KB - 13 pages |
| September 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 404KB - 9 pages |
| February 1999 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Ford Contour (Vehicle 1) 1998 Honda Civic (Vehicle 2) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 280KB - 10 pages |
| January 2000 | Veridian On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1998 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 317KB - 18 pages |
| classified date 2002 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6.6MB - 143 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SE, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.7MB - 95 pages |
| November 2005 | Calspan On-Site Child Safety Seat Crash Investigation Evenflo Convertible Child Safety Seat Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 309KB - 15 pages |
| June 1999 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1999 Ford Contour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 358KB - 9 pages |
| July 2000 | Veridian On-Site Air Bag Related Child Serious Injury Investigation Vehicle - 1999 Ford Contour Sport SE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 425KB - 13 pages |
| classified date 2002 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour LX, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.5MB - 127 pages |
| classified date 2006 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour SE sport, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.4MB - 104 pages |
| April 2008 | On-Site Child Safety Seat Investigation 1999 Ford Contour LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,053KB - 16 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2000 Ford Contour SE, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6.8MB - 105 pages |
| 8 April 2008 | Federal-Mogul Corporation: Part 573.6 Notitication From: Glen Parker, Federal Mogul Corporation To: Recall Management Division, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 323KB - 3 pages |
| 8 April 2008 | NHTSA Recall 08E033000 Carquest K7147, Carquest K7329, MasterPro K8683, Moog K7147, Moog K7329, One Source K8683, Parts Depot K8683, Parts Master K8683, Treadsaver K8683, TRW 104353, 1984 Chrysler E Class, 1984-1986 Chrysler Laser, 1984-1990 Chrysler LeBaron, 1984-1988 Chrysler New Yorker, 2001-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1989-1990 Chrysler TC, 1990 Chrysler Town and Country, 1984-1988 Dodge 600, 1984-1989 Dodge Aries, 1984-1990 Dodge Caravan, 1984-1987 Dodge Charger, 1984-1990 Dodge Daytona, 1988-1990 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer, 1984-1988 Dodge Mini Ram Van, 2000-2005 Dodge Neon, 1984-1990 Dodge Omni, 1984 Dodge Rampage, 1987-1990 Dodge Shadow, 1989-1990 Dodge Spirit, 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, 1989-1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 1985-1988 Plymouth Caravelle, 1988-1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1984-1990 Plymouth Horizon, 2000-2001 Plymouth Neon, 1984-1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1987-1990 Plymouth Sundance, 1985 Plymouth Turismo, 1984-1990 Plymouth Voyager SuspensionNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 24 April 2008 | Ball Joint Recall Attachment A Ball Joint Affected Date Codes and Applications Federal Mogul NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 57KB - 1 page |
| 2 May 2008 | Campaign #08E-033 From: Joe Stephan, Federal-Mogul Corporation To: Distributors NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 70KB - 2 pages |
| 5 May 2008 | Aftermarket Ball Joint Assemblies From: George H. Person, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Glen Parker, Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 121KB - 3 pages |
| 21 July 2008 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 51KB - 1 page |
| October 2008 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 14KB - 1 page |
| January 2009 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 28KB - 1 page |
| 4 February 2009 | From: George H. Person, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Glen Parker, Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 43KB - 1 page |
| April 2009 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 25KB - 1 page |
| July 2009 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 36KB - 1 page |
| October 2009 | Equipment Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Federal Mogul Corporation NHTSA Recall 08E033000 | PDF - 43KB - 1 page |
