If you see an SE with a Zetec and without side skirts or an LX with cheaper seats. 1998.5

If it's a GL or has '16v' on the sides, it's a 98. Early SE's and LX's had the top line interiors, SE had side skirts.

The #1 Clue is 98's have a chrome antenna base, 98.5's do not! wink

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!