Originally posted by tour96se:
the 6cyl was only standard from 95 through 97. optional in late 98 when they started to really cheapen the contour, and the SE was bumped down a spot from top model to second behind svt.....and cougar have been available with the squirrel motor since the introduction of the new edge cougar



Yes, but have you ever seen an 98+ SE Sport with the Zetec?

Up until now I believed the V6's were standard on those. Zetecs are common on regular 98.5+ SE models, but I haven't ever seen an SE Sport with one.