The Mystique category encompasses a specific line of passenger vehicles designed for personal transportation. These vehicles are characterized by their sedan body style, offering a balance of comfort, fuel efficiency, and practicality for everyday use. Common applications include commuting, family travel, and general road use, making them a popular choice for a wide range of drivers seeking reliable and accessible automotive solutions. Their design prioritizes a smooth driving experience and user-friendly operation.
Documentation for Mystique vehicles includes comprehensive owner's manuals detailing operational features, safety guidelines, and basic maintenance schedules. Technical service bulletins and repair manuals provide in-depth instructions for mechanics and...
The Mystique category encompasses a specific line of passenger vehicles designed for personal transportation. These vehicles are characterized by their sedan body style, offering a balance of comfort, fuel efficiency, and practicality for everyday use. Common applications include commuting, family travel, and general road use, making them a popular choice for a wide range of drivers seeking reliable and accessible automotive solutions. Their design prioritizes a smooth driving experience and user-friendly operation.
Documentation for Mystique vehicles includes comprehensive owner's manuals detailing operational features, safety guidelines, and basic maintenance schedules. Technical service bulletins and repair manuals provide in-depth instructions for mechanics and technicians, covering diagnostic procedures, component replacement, and detailed specifications. Troubleshooting guides are also available to assist in identifying and resolving common issues, ensuring owners and service professionals have the resources needed for effective upkeep and repair.
This manual covers the 1997 models, vehicles built on the CDW27 global platform. These cars were designed to offer a blend of European handling characteristics and American practicality, serving as replacements for the Tempo and Topaz. Available with either a 2.0L Zetec-E I4 engine producing 125 horsepower or a 2.5L Duratec V6 engine delivering 170 horsepower, these vehicles offered a comfortable ride and engaging driving experience, complemented by safety features like standard front airbags and optional ABS. They were produced at the Kansas City Assembly plant in Missouri.
This manual covers the 1998 Ford Contour Mystique, a compact to mid-size sedan known for its European-influenced styling and chassis tuning, sharing a platform with the Ford Mondeo. This generation, produced from 1995 to 2000, offered distinctive interior design and multiple engine options, including the 2.0L Zetec-4-cylinder and the 2.5L Duratec V6. The Contour Mystique was engineered to provide a more sophisticated driving experience compared to its predecessors, aiming to compete with established Japanese and American sedans through its handling characteristics and available powertrain configurations.
The 1999 Ford Contour, also available as the Mercury Mystique, represents a blend of European engineering and American practicality, built upon the Ford Mondeo platform. This model year saw a mid-cycle refresh, enhancing its sophisticated driving dynamics and offering a comfortable ride for everyday use. Available with responsive engine options, including the 2.0L Zetec and the more powerful 2.5L Duratec V6, and paired with either a manual or automatic transmission, the Contour/Mystique provided a compelling driving experience for its class. Its design emphasized a balance between sportiness and comfort, making it a noteworthy contender in the competitive sedan market of its era.
The Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique, produced from 1995 to 2000, represent Ford's endeavor into the mid-size sedan market, sharing a platform with the European Ford Mondeo. These vehicles were designed to offer a blend of comfort and performance, competing against established models such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Available with either a 2.0L Zetec inline-4 engine producing 125 horsepower or a more potent 2.5L Duratec V6 engine generating 170 horsepower, they offered a responsive driving experience. The Contour Mystique chassis code is CDW27, and its design emphasized a European-influenced suspension and handling, a key selling point for drivers seeking a more engaging ride in its class.
The Ford Contour and its Mercury Mystique counterpart, produced in 1999, were designed to offer a European driving experience within the mid-size sedan market. These vehicles, built on the CDW27 platform, provided a choice of engines, including the 2.0L Zetec-E I4 and the more powerful 2.5L Duratec-V6, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Known for their independent MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, they aimed to deliver responsive handling. Safety features included dual front airbags and available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), with some configurations earning 4 stars in NHTSA front crash tests.
The Mercury Mystique is a mid-size sedan produced from 1996 to 1999. As part of Mercury's lineup during that era, it offered a comfortable and stylish option within the company’s portfolio, sharing its platform with the Ford Contour and European Ford Mondeo. The Mystique was available with a 2.0L DOHC I4 engine producing approximately 125 horsepower or a more potent 2.5L DOHC V6 engine delivering around 170 horsepower. Both engines could be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Safety features included standard driver and passenger airbags, front 3-point seat belts with pretensioners, and available anti-lock braking systems (ABS).