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Ford Contour

1995-2000 models

results also apply to: 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Ford Contour and the Mercury Mystique were introduced in the 1995 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door, and its head hit the B-pillar and roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias indicate that injuries to the lower legs would be likely. Head acceleration from the B-pillar/roof rail hit was low.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
Despite excessive intrusion into the footwell area, the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
Footwell intrusion produced a gash almost 14 inches long in the metal floor. The dummy's right foot finished wedged in a pocket created by the intrusion.
High forces on both legs contributed to the likelihood of lower leg injuries.

Additional features:

Antilock brakes (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

1995 Ford Contour GL 4-door
Class: Midsize moderately priced car
Weight: 2,851 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 107 in.
Length: 184 in.
Width: 69 in.
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 32 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 2, 2005