How do you change the motor of a 1998 Ford Contour?

Answer 1

Unless you are very mechanically inclined, this is a tough job for a backyard mechanic

Unlike most vehicles, the engine and transmission come out under the car.

The space is quite tight to disconnect everything up top before going down under and it is a pain.

Bolts rusted on, front end parts not separating without a fight.

I just did mine (V6 2.5) and would recommend not trying it at home.

Shops are an expensive alternative so is the car worth it to you??

Mine had a blown head gasket and that's why I bought it (cheap) but shopping around for the repair led me to replace the engine instead. I now have a sharp car with no rust and the engine I bought for it has 93,000 km. so the car should last me quite some time but I still have a 12 year old car...