For the SVT they definately DO have a comment (I believe in the SVT manual supplement) something to the effect of "While SVT/Ford makes no recommendation about the use of synthetics, it is recommended that the car break in 4-6K miles before switching to synthetic oil".


1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM