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2000 Ford Contour SVT
4 Dr STD Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,395
1 vehicle

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2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$33,830
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2000 Ford Contour SVT
4 Dr STD Sedan
No Expert Reviews
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB

Lovers of this sporty performance truck shed a tear as Ford announced in 2004 that it was returning the SVT Lightning back to the drawing board after one last model year. The 2004 For...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2000 Ford Contour SVT
4 Dr STD Sedan
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ostey 2000 Ford Contour SVT 4 Dr STD SedanReview:

Awesome Car But Outdated By Today's Standards — In 2000, this car was one the fastest sedans out there. Today, 200 Hp is pretty standard but it's st...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Volami 2000 Ford Contour SVT 4 Dr STD SedanReview:

Overall Well-manufactured Vehicle — A thrill to drive, bites the curves. I just bought the car so 0 repairs so far. My 98 svt had no maj...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chase 2000 Ford Contour SVT 4 Dr STD SedanReview:

It's My 4-door Mustang. — My SVT has been a good car. It has great acceleration (ultra responsive), good top end speed (i've...

2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB
apc37mpg writes:
Best single cab ever..
Scatteredmom 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SBReview:

Review — Car Gurus site is huge waste of time. Multiple times I was led to believe I was getting a truck del...

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Sonic_Blue 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SBReview:

I Love This Truck. — It's just a fun truck to drive. People often stop and ask me about it. They either want to know more...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Specs

2000 Ford Contour SVT
4 Dr STD Sedan
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
11 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
15 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14 gal 25 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
200 hp @ 6,600 RPM
380 hp @ 4,750 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 5,500 RPM
450 lb-ft @ 3,250 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
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Displacement
2,500 cc
5,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.28 in x 3.16 in
--
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 5 stars
Front Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Driver 3 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer -- Standard
Cassette Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 3 seats
Front Legroom 43 in 40.9 in
Back Legroom 25 in --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- --
Maximum Payload -- 1,400 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity -- 5,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 183.9 in 208 in
Width 69.1 in 79.1 in
Height 54.5 in 70.9 in
Wheelbase 106.5 in 119.8 in
Bed Length -- 78.8 in

Available Options

2000 Ford Contour SVT
4 Dr STD Sedan
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB

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