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The Contour was a pet project of then Ford CEO Jac Nassar. Jac was unloved (if not downright hated) by other Ford execs, and when they managed to boot him a few years ago, they also wanted to rid themselves of any of his memories. Since the Contour was one of his "babies", it was on the list to go down the road with Jac.
I don't think Ford will ever bring back the Contour name. The name doesn't have a positive or sentimental image with the buying public, so like other models, such as the Tempo, Pinto, etc, the name will be retired forever.
-Mark-
'99 Mystique LS, totally original (including the original water pump and the premium stereo)! Bought new in December 1998 for $21,000.
208,000 miles
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Originally posted by Beachboy:
The Contour was a pet project of then Ford CEO Jac Nassar.
Ummm, Alex Trotman was CEO of Ford untill 1999. Jac Nassar was CEO when they caned it.
My Cars
1999 Silver Frost SVT - 80,000km #2603/2760 Aug. 10, 1999.
1996 Mercury Mystique LS V6 MTX - retired @ 323,151km.
1995 Ford Contour V6 MTX-sold @ 214,000km
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There is so much misinformation in this thread that I'm not even going to bother to respond or try to RE-correct it (read: again.. this has been hashed over ad nauseum in the past)
Unless you can VERIFY your claims, your information, or your statements.. please back away from spreading more untruthfulness in this thread.
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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And in conclusion,the Contour/Mystique line was cancelled in 2000. The end. No more to see here kids. Go home.
'95 CGL ZMTX - DOB: 8/94 - Daily Driver - 271k & counting - Ractive muffler,MSD ignition coil,KEM 8mm wires,Pre98 SE 7 spoke rims,KVR CF brake pads,Post98 sail panels,Sony Xplod HU,Pioneer 3-way 6x9's
'89 Mazda B2200 - Under Construction
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lol my biggest problem with the fusion is that is tubby compared to the contour. I would have to find a way to drop weight out of it if I got one. Fusion weighs ~3300 + driver and I'm a fat man at heart so me in a fusion is 3500 pounds...
1998 SE Duratec V6 ATX
Ebay intake with K&N Filter
Trubendz Exhaust
Custom Hood
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