It will last ALOT longer if you keep it away from ford stealerships!! They have been the down fall for a good many contour engines (including mine) and trannies. Just swapped my blown engine with one that only has 15k on the clock so she will be around for a long time (knocks on wood)

95 Teal Se 5 spd,duratech, loaded(except moonroof) no mods.