] I have the same noise on my 2.0L contour it's a 1998 and the front makes the clangy noise and the back seems to clunk. I believe this is probably due to either worn bushings i.e:control arms, anti rollbar,trailing arms, ect. or the struts are shot.
REDLINING IT ALL THE TIME
1998 mtx zetec contour
17.1 @79mph
open element air filter
ford 9mm racing wires
dtm style exhaust