engine FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G SVT Supplement Manual

Introduction 2
SVT Contour specific features 4
Engine/Transmission 7
Drivetrain 9
Chassis 10
Performance 11
Options, color and trim 12
Maintenance 13
Jacking points 14
Towing 15
A word about warranty coverage 16
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Table of contents
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family and thank you for
purchasing the Ford SVT Contour. We trust that our tremendous
dedication to the automotive enthusiast's total ownership experience will
provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe, and comfortable
driving in your new SVT Contour.
SVT strives for balance between
powertrain and chassis, cornering
prowess and long-distance comfort,
always working to build cars in
which no one system overwhelms or
overshadows any other. In the SVT
Contour, that philosophy is carried
forward through a sophisticated
powertrain as well as significant
interior, exterior, suspension, and
braking system components.
This supplement complements your Contour Owner's Guide and provides
information specific to SVT and the SVT Contour. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations, and specifications unique to your new SVT Contour.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle
Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST at 1±800±FORD-SVT
(1±800±367±3788).
SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991. SVT was
commissioned to create factory-produced driver's cars and trucks;
vehicles that possess a balance between engine and chassis, roadholding
and a supple ride, refinement and performance capability. These qualities
are the core of the SVT product development philosophy.
To support SVT, Ford Motor Company created a dedicated product
development group, Ford Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE). The
nucleus of the Ford SVT and SVE is a small, cross-functional group of
engineers, product planners, and marketing people who meet on a
weekly basis to ensure SVT vehicles and their mission remain focused. In
addition to Ford SVE, SVT draws heavily on the talents and knowledge
of other driving enthusiasts at Ford who work in the key disciplines of
design, product development, manufacturing, and marketing. The heart
Introduction
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SVT CONTOUR SPECIFIC FEATURES
²2.5L DOHC 24V V-6 Engine Ð 200 horsepower/167 lb/ft torque
²10.94º vented front brake rotors
²Bosch 4±channel, 4±sensor anti-lock braking system
²Heavy duty radiator core
²Extrude Honeypolished upper intake manifold and cylinder heads
²Enhanced suspension tuning
²Unique front fascia with ducting to improve cooling system
performance
²Round fog lamps
²Unique upper and lower mesh grilles
²Unique rear valance panel, rocker sill extensions, mesh grille, stainless
steel exhaust tips
²Unique wheels and tires
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²SVT-signature white-faced gauges
²Standard power 10±way driver's seat with unique perforated leather
²Accentuated seat back and bottom lateral bolstering
²Additional rear seat bottom bolstering
²Standard leather: seating surfaces, steering wheel, shifter knob, shifter
boot, parking brake boot
²Unique texture door trim inserts
²SVT logo floormats, color-keyed
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ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
²Horsepower Ð 200 hp @ 6 600 rpm
²Torque Ð 167 lb/ft at 5 500 rpm
²Redline Ð 6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off 7 000 rpm)
²Compression ratio Ð 10.0:1
²Throttle body Ð 60 mm
²Mass air sensor Ð 70 mm
²Air filter assembly Ð large capacity, conical
²Upper intake manifold and cylinder heads Ð Extrude Honeypolished
²Lower intake manifold Ð 32 mm
²Pistons Ð Unique design, aluminum-alloy
²Camshafts Ð special design intake and exhaust cams
²Flywheel weight Ð 18 lbs
²Fuel injectors Ð 19 lbs/hour
²Oil cooler Ð block mounted, water-to-oil cooler
²Engine cooling Ð heavy duty radiator core
²Exhaust Ð Quasi-dual exhaust
²Transaxle Ð MTX-75 5±speed with high performance clutch
Engine/Transmission
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Item Description
ConfigurationTransversely mounted, 60-degree
V6, cast aluminum block and
heads, iron cylinder liners, fully
counterweighted forged
crankshaft, crankshaft windage
tray, lightened flywheel, structural
aluminum-alloy oil pan
Bore x Stroke82.4 x 79.0 mm (3.24 x 3.11 in)
Displacement2 544 cc/155 cid
Compression ratio10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net)149 kW (200 hp) @ 6 600 rpm
Torque226 Nm (167 lb/ft @ 5 500 rpm)
Redline6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off at
7 000 rpm)
Specific output78.6 hp per liter
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams,
roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four
valves per cylinder. The Extrude
Honeyprocess is used on the
primary and secondary ports
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection,
19 lb/hr injectors, 379 kPa (55 psi)
Mass air sensor70 mm (2.76 in) diameter
Throttle body60 mm (2.36 in) diameter bore
Port throttlesElectronically actuated 32 mm
(1.26 in) diameter bore-open at
3 250 rpm
Exhaust manifoldsSteel tube clamshell design
Exhaust system57 mm (2.25 in) diameter with
63.5 mm (2.50 in) polished
stainless steel tips
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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
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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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