The transmission must be removed from the underside. Jack it up, remove the suspension and lower the engine and tranny. If you try to pull it from the top you will find many obstructions and probably damage something, dropping it is not really all that hard. Good luck
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It's a FORD Contour.
The Ford Contour was produced from the years 1995 to 2000. The front pump transmission seal in a 1998 Ford Contour is located very close to the camshaft.
it is located where the transmission is and is very easy to change. on a 2000 ford contour that is.
It is located inside the Transmission You will have to take the transmission apart it is in the middle of the trany. It would be cheaper to get a new trany.
The transmission plug on a 1995 Ford Contour is located on the side of the pan. It allows for fluid to be quickly drained during maintenance.
No, 1997 only fits 1997. Go to car-part.com.
It is inside the transmission
Inside the transmission under the pan.
Best to take it to a dealer for a check or a transmission specialist. Get two opinions to make sure if you don't trust them.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the automatic and the 5 speed manual transmission ( transaxle ) according to the 1998 Ford Contour Owner Guide
Your 2000 Ford Contour cannot reverse because of a transmission failure problem.