1996 Ford Contour
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$0
Key specifications
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on GL
Total price (GL MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
$0/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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GL
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 125 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.9
- Max towing
- —
LX
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 125 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.9
- Max towing
- —
SE
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/28
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | GL | LX | SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/31 | 21/31 | 18/28 |
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 125 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- GLgasLXgasSEgas
- Fuel type
- GLregular unleadedLXregular unleadedSEregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- GLI4LXI4SEV6
- Displacement
- GL2 LLX2 LSE2.5 L
- Horsepower
- GL125 hpLX125 hpSE170 hp
- Torque
- GL130 lb-ftLX130 lb-ftSE165 lb-ft
- Transmission
- GL5-speed manualLX5-speed manualSE5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- GLfront wheel driveLXfront wheel driveSEfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- GLSedanLXSedanSESedan
- Doors
- GL4LX4SE4
- Length
- GL183.9 inLX183.9 inSE183.9 in
- Width
- GL69.1 inLX69.1 inSE69.1 in
- Height
- GL54.5 inLX54.5 inSE54.5 in
- Wheelbase
- GL106.5 inLX106.5 inSE106.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- GL13.9 cu ftLX13.9 cu ftSE13.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- GL2,769 lbsLX2,769 lbsSE2,769 lbs
- Fuel tank
- GL14.5 galLX14.5 galSE14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- GL25LX25SE22
- City MPG
- GL21LX21SE18
- Highway MPG
- GL31LX31SE28
| Spec | GL | LX | SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 125 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 183.9 in | 183.9 in | 183.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.1 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.5 in | 106.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 13.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lbs | 2,769 lbs | 2,769 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 22 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 28 |
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1996 Ford Contour FAQ
- How much does the 1996 Ford Contour cost?
- The 1996 Ford Contour has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes GL from $0; LX from $0; SE from $0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Ford Contour?
- The 1996 Ford Contour achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 1996 Ford Contour have?
- The 1996 Ford Contour offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 1996 Ford Contour come in?
- The 1996 Ford Contour is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.