it is possibly over heating
You dont.
That is the low coolant level light. It's known to give false info.
I believe it is just to the left of your fan speed control knob for your heater / air conditioning
Where do you find the Fuses
your dad
The cooling fan relay for a 1999 Contour should be in the fuse box under the hood. It is close to the battery, and the lid should show the location of the relay.
Bad temp. sensor? on most ford contour cars the cooling fan only runs when the motor reaches a certain temp. this model car also has a cooling fan relay switch,if the switch is bad the fan will not run.
Goto autozone .com and look in repair info
Defective heater resistor pack.
To remove the cooling fan from a 1998 Ford Contour, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, remove the fan shroud by unscrewing the bolts and clips securing it to the radiator. After that, disconnect the electrical connector from the fan and remove the bolts that secure the fan to the shroud. Finally, lift the fan out carefully, ensuring you don’t damage any surrounding components.
Does the radiator fan work? If not, have it checked or check it out yourself.