This car will have two fuse boxes. One is under the instrument panel on your dash, and the other is under the hood. Open the panel box and read the diagram. Find the windshield wipers on that diagram, and change.
96 ford contour blows fuse link in reverse
just pull it out an replace with a new one
# 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 1997 Ford Contour ( in the interior fuse panel )
In a 1999 Ford Contour : In the fuse panel below the instrument panel : ( # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
On a 1999 Ford Contour : In the passenger compartment fuse panel ( # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigar lighter )
In a 2000 Ford Contour : In the fuse box in the lower part of the drivers side of the dash : ( fuse # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
The 2000 Ford Contour fuse box diagram can be obtained from most Ford dealerships. The fuse box diagram can also be found on the inside cover of the fuse box.
In a 2000 Ford Contour fuse box the fuse number 21 controls the power windows. The fuse is light green in color.
On a 1998 Ford Contour : In the passenger compartment fuse panel : ( # 27 is a light blue color 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
Usually a fusable link
You can view the 1998 Ford Contour owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides The manual has the fuse diagrams
In a 1998 Ford Contour : In the passenger compartment fuse panel : ( # 24 is a 15 amp , light blue color fuse , for the brake lamps )