1998 Ford Contour LX

VIN 3FAFP6539WM121309

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1998 Ford Contour LX

VIN 3FAFP6539WM121309

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NHTSA build data for 3FAFP6539WM121309

Trim

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

130

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1998

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,940 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Contour has 12 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 MPG.

12 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS.

NHTSA campaign 08E033000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

NHTSA campaign 00V075000

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Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Contour from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 22, 2026.

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Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
1998 Ford Contour LX (this car)	—	0	—
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class	$7,388	2	—

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