The Mercury version of the Ford Contour is called the Mercury Mystique. The Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique were compact cars that were derived from the first-generation Ford Mondeo sedan. They were sold in North America from 1995 through 2000 and were based on Ford’s CDW27 platform. The Contour and Mystique were praised for their handling and ride quality and were even dubbed “A fun four-door sedan that offered European moves at American prices” in an Edmunds review. The Mercury Mystique was discontinued early into the 2000 model year, and the production of the Ford Contour ended in February 2000.
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- What car replaced the Ford Contour?
- Is Mercury the luxury version of Ford?
- What was the last year they made the Ford Contour?
- Are Ford contours rare?
- Why did Ford stop making Mercury?
- What brand of car is Mercury?
- Was Mercury nicer than Ford?
- Why was the Ford Contour discontinued?
- What was the last year of the Ford Contour?
- What model cars did Mercury make?
What car replaced the Ford Contour?
Ford Taurus SE
End of the Contour
In the Ford lineup, the Contour was replaced by the Ford Taurus SE (a Taurus trim line, which was introduced in 1998). Those looking for a mid-sized car tended to purchase the larger Ford Taurus, while those looking for a small sedan tended to purchase the Escort.
Is Mercury the luxury version of Ford?
From 1938-2011, Mercury served as Ford Motor Company’s medium-priced brand, filling the gap between the affordable Fords and luxurious Lincolns.
What was the last year they made the Ford Contour?
2000
With Ford deciding to cancel production of the Contour model for sale in the USA after the 2000 model year, 2000 became the final year for the SVT Contour. The car still enjoy enthusiast following today.
Are Ford contours rare?
Today, the Contour is considered a rare and collectible car, with a small but dedicated fan base.
Why did Ford stop making Mercury?
Ford ended the production of the model in the fourth quarter of 2010. Mercury was originally created to offer Ford customers a premium vehicle. However, the popularity and corresponding sales of Ford-branded vehicles had left the Mercury brand weak, with many of its loyal customers electing to drive Ford models.
What brand of car is Mercury?
Ford Motor Company
Mercury was a brand of mid-priced automobiles produced by American manufacturer Ford Motor Company between 1938 and 2011 with 1939 being the first model year.
Was Mercury nicer than Ford?
Most Mercury models were higher trim, than Ford models, but lower trim, than Lincoln. Mercury had more standard features, than Ford and was priced higher than Ford, but less than Lincoln. Are Lincolns really better than Fords? Mechanically – no.
Why was the Ford Contour discontinued?
Ford didn’t want a bigger Contour to take away Tauri sales and look at them now. The old sporty SE was essentially replaced by the SVT, and Ford used SE for all it’s cars by 1998, so that is why it was “mainstreamed”.
What was the last year of the Ford Contour?
2000
With Ford deciding to cancel production of the Contour model for sale in the USA after the 2000 model year, 2000 became the final year for the SVT Contour. The car still enjoy enthusiast following today.
What model cars did Mercury make?
Mercury
- Sports car. Mercury Cougar.
- Sedan. Mercury Grand Marquis.
- SUV. Mercury Mariner.
- Sedan. Mercury Milan.
- Sedan. Mercury Montego.
- Minivan. Mercury Monterey.
- SUV. Mercury Mountaineer.
- Sedan. Mercury Sable.
