The '500' and the 'Cross Trainer' are supposed to be an "all new" platform.
I wouldn't say the '500' is a "Contour successor". It's going to be bigger than a Taurus and will be in the mid 20,000 range.
But, at least Ford is doing it right keeping the Taurus around for fleets, so the '500' can stand on its own.
2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO.
Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!
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