The Ford Contour battery sizes are: 40R (model years 1998 to 1999) or 96R (model years 1995 to 1997) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
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Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Year |
Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches |
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| 1999 |
Standard |
40R |
10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
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| 1998 |
L4/2.0L |
40R |
10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
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| 1997 |
Standard |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
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| 1996 |
L4/2.0L |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
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| 1995 |
Standard |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
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(1) The Battery Council International (BCI) uses battery group codes consisting of letters and numbers (ie. H6, T4, 24, 34r). These refer to the battery size that will best fit (physical dimensions, terminal locations and type) a specific vehicle.
Check out the Battery Size specifications for other makes and models.
1999 Ford Contour Battery Size
The recommended 1999 Ford Contour battery size is 40R (Height: 10 15/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1999 Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
40R |
10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
27.7 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1998 Ford Contour Battery Size
The recommended 1998 Ford Contour battery size is 40R (Height: 10 15/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1998 Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
40R |
10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
27.7 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1997 Ford Contour Battery Size
The recommended 1997 Ford Contour battery size is 96R (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 7/8").
1997 Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
24.2 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.5 cm |
1996 Ford Contour Battery Size
The recommended 1996 Ford Contour battery size is 96R (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 7/8").
1996 Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
24.2 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.5 cm |
1995 Ford Contour Battery Size
The recommended 1995 Ford Contour battery size is 96R (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 7/8").
1995 Ford Contour Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
96R |
9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" |
24.2 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.5 cm |
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