Model year guide

1997 Ford Contour

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Ford Contour is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1997 Ford Contour at a glance

Combined21–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Ford Contour MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,988
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,938 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Ford Contour costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,940
Fuel only$14,940
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Ford Contour vehicles on record

1997 Ford Contour1FALP6537WK136594 1997 Ford Contour1FALP6530WK104697 1997 Ford Contour1FALP653XVK139360 1997 Ford Contour3FALP6539VM110005

Other Ford Contour model years

2000 1999 1998 1996 1995

1997 Ford Contour — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Ford Contour get?

The 1997 Ford Contour has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.