2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT Supplement Manual

DRIVETRAIN
The SVT Contour uses the MTX-75 5±speed manual transaxle with a
short-throw shifter. This includes a shift-link design that offers smooth
and accurate shifting. The clutch is a high performance special design.
All transaxle gears and shafts run in needle bearings to reduce drivetrain
friction.
Item Description
Transaxle5-speed manual (MTX-75)
Final drive
ratio4.06:1
Gear ratiosGear Ratio Speed
1st 3.42 56 km/h
(35 mph)
2nd 2.14 90 km/h
(56 mph)
3rd 1.45 132 km/h
(82 mph)
4th 1.03 188 km/h
(117 mph)
5th 0.77 230 km/h
(143 mph)
Reverse 3.42 -
Drivetrain
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SUSPENSION
²Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms,
coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar
²Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse
links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar
²Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock2.7
Turning diameter12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
²The braking system on the SVT Contour is upgraded from the Contour
SE, providing improved performance and fade resistance to meet the
demands of the driving enthusiast.
²Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors.
Front27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
Rear25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
ABSBosch 4-channel, 4-sensor system
WHEELS AND TIRES
The SVT Contour uses a unique
5±spoke wheel that is now the
SVT-signature design for our family
of vehicles.
Tires215/50ZR16 BFG
G-Force T/A KDW
Wheels
SVT-Signature style, 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum 5-spoke wheels
Chassis
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PERFORMANCE
Item Description
0-100 km/h (0-60 mph)7.9 seconds
400 meters (quarter mile)15.7 seconds @ 141.6 km/h
(88 mph)
Top speed230 km/h (143 mph)
Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph)40.8 meters (134 ft.)
Slalom, 30.5 meter (100 ft.)
gates105.9 km/h (65.8 mph)
Skid pad, 61 meter (200 ft.)0.92 g
Performance
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OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM
²Power moon roof
²CD player
²Smoker's package
²Engine block heater
Exterior:
²Black Clearcoat
²Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
²Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
²Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic
Interior:
²Midnight Blue Leather
²Medium Prairie Tan Leather
Options, color and trim
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FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
Fluid capacities:
Please refer to your Contour Owner's Guide.
Fuel recommendation:
91 Octane or higher
Regular fuel can be used in the SVT Contour without damaging
engine components. The knock sensor will adjust the engine
calibration to accomodate regular unleaded fuel. This may result in
a degradation of engine performance.
SYNTHETIC FLUIDS
There are no synthetic fluids or break-in fluids in your SVT Contour
when it leaves the factory. Note that SVT does not make
recommendations about the use of synthetic oils in your vehicle. Should
you decide to use synthetic engine oil, we recommend you allow 4 000 to
6 000 miles (6 500 km to 9 600 km) in order to assure complete break-in
before switching to synthetic oil.
MAINTENANCE AND BREAK-IN
For complete maintenance and break-in procedure information, please
refer to your Contour Owner's Guide.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance
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JACKING POINTS (FOR USING SPARE TIRE)
The SVT Contour has two jacking points on each side of the car to be
utilized if it is necessary to change to your spare tire.
To access the jacking points:
1. Squeeze inside and outside of the highlighted covers.
2. Pull the cover down to remove.
Jacking points
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
When towing your SVT Contour with a wheel lift, follow the procedure
described in your Owner's Guide.
When towing your SVT Contour with flatbed equipment, you must place
a block under the tongue of the inclined flatbed to decrease the angle of
ascent and descent.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle's
front fascia and tailpipes.
Towing
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The SVT Contour carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford
Contour models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The SVT Contour or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket
parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
²ªThe repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,
negligence, accident, modification or a natural disaster.º
²ªThe repairs are required due to installation of a non-Ford part.º
A word about warranty coverage
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