Motorcraft BXT - 40R - for the 2.0 L 4 cylinder and the 2.5 L - V6
The battery is the main power supply of the 1998 Ford contour.
BCI code 40R type battery
unhook the battery cables for 10 minutes.
According to the 1998 Ford Contour owners manual : Both the 2.0 L and the 2.5 L came from the factory with the Motorcraft BXT-40R battery ( that's BCI group size 40R )
There are several reasons why a 1998 Ford Contour will not start. The car may not start if the battery is dead, the starter may need replaced, or the head gaskets are blown.
How do you install a radiator in a 1998 ford contour?"
The keys on the 1998 Ford Contour are NOT chipped
According to the 1998 Ford Contour Owner Guide : Both the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine and the 2.5 liter V6 engine came with the ( Motorcraft BXT-40R battery ) * that's BCI group size 40R
Hey Max==If your ford dealer doesn't have it in stock, he ought to be able to order it for you. GoodluckJoe
5W-30 ( according to the 1998 Ford Contour Owner Guide )
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