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Ford Contour Battery Sizes (1995 - 1999): Battery Replacement Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-03-31

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 Get Here (paid link)
1999 Standard 40R 10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" Amazon
1998 L4/2.0L 40R 10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" Amazon
1997 Standard 96R 9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" Amazon
1996 L4/2.0L 96R 9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" Amazon
1995 Standard 96R 9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8" Amazon

(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.

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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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