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Ford Contour
The Ford Contour is a compact four-door sedan produced from 1995 to 2000 by Ford Motor Company. The Contour and its rebadged variant, Mercury Mystique, both replaced the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz.
1,433 Questions
Did ford contour svt come in 4 cylinder engine?
I was looking at the 1998 and 2000 Contour SVT supplements and in both
it shows the 2.5 liter V6 engine
Where's the flasher on a 1996 Ford Contour?
The flasher is located on the back side of the fuse box uder the dash on the dirivers side. The flasher is in the steering colum.
Try unplugging your AC compressor and see if it still blows the fuse. When you turn on your defrosters you also turn on your AC.
How do you replace an engine on a 98 ford contour?
the book says you drop the engine, transmission and subframe out the bottom. I am about to remove a 4 cylinder, and it looks like there's just enough room to remove it from the top. I'm thinking the exaust manifold can come off to get a little more clearance if needed - the intake manifold will not clear unless the engine can come loose from the tranmission and then move forward before pulling. I'm sure a v6 would never make it, and must come out the bottom. I recommend alldatadiy.com for more info - Haynes makes a good $16 manual, too
Where is the radiator cap in the 1995 ford contour inline 4?
There isn't one. You have to run all coolant, water, and chemicals through the resrvoir, or exspansion tank, which ever you call it.
How do you turn off the air bag in a 1995 ford contour?
It is illegal to disable the airbag in any vehicle not equipped with a factory shutoff. You must have written permission from the NHTSA.
How do you change a transmission filter in 1995 ford contour?
My Contour didnt have a transmission filter. It was just one of those inline things that needed to be back flushed.
How much does a Ford Contour weigh?
The weight of a Ford Contour will vary depending on the year and model of the Contour. A 2000 Ford Contour has a curb weight of 3,126 pounds.
Can you use 10w-30 motor oil on your hybrid?
Use exactly what the manufacture recommends and nothing else.
How much does a Tune-up cost for a ford contour?
V6 using good parts will probably be 4-500$ depending on options, year, & parts replaced
Is there such a thing as an interference engine in the 1999 Ford Contour?
four cylinder zetecs are not interfaced engines. the block says VCT. Varible cam timing. I lost my timing belt while climbing a hill, and my mechanic said I was lucky a had a vct motor.
I assume you meant 95 Ford Contour. There is no bleeding when replacing antifreese. Just fill the radiator recovery tank as there is no radiator cap on these vehicles.
What type of transmission fluid is used for a 1999 Ford Contour?
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic and manual
transaxle ( according to the Owner Guide )
How do you replace the VCT valve on a 1998 Ford Contour?
Go to the Library, & get a Haynes manual for the 1995 through 2000 Contour. Or go to the Ford Dealer parts dept., & have them print out the picture of of it. that will give you an idea of what you need to take apart. better yet get both.
If you are out of brake fluid how will your car react?
WHEN YOU GO TO STEP ON YOUR BRAKES YOU AREN'T GOING TO HAVE ANY . THE BRAKE FLUID PUSHES THROUGH YOUR BRAKE LINES AND PUSHES ON THE CYLINDERS IN YOUR CALIPERS AND /OR SHOES AND PUSHES THE DISCS CLOSED ON THE ROTORS / OR DRUMS IT PUSHES THE SHOES OUT TO CAUSE FRICTION ON THE DRUMS WITHOUT FLUID THIS ACTION WILL NOT HAPPEN AND YOU WILL NOT STOP PLUS YOUR BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. MY ADVICE GO BUY BRAKE FLUID IMMEDIATELY. ITS CHEAP
How to replace lower control arm bushing on 97 ford Contour?
They need to be pressed out with a press and reinstalled the same way. But you're probably better off getting new control arms because they are relatively inexpensive compared to other vehicles and it comes with new bushings and ball joint. As of now (Oct 2009) you can find these replacement control arms for as little as $76 per side.
Where is the water pump located on a 1997 Ford Contour 2.5 V6?
Perhaps this will help... for a complete R/R I just replaced the WP on a 96 2.5 as follows... DANGEROUS CHEMICAL NOTICE REGARDING GLYCOL BASED COOLANT: WASH DOWN THE WORK AREA COMPLETELY WITH WATER REMOVING ALL TRACES OF COOLANT. ANIMALS AND SMALL CHILDREN LIKE THE TASTE OF COOLANT AND IT IS FATAL- REPEAT- FATAL, THIS COULD BE YOUR CHILD OR PET. DISPOSE OF COOLANT PROPERLY, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GARAGE OR AUTO PARTS STORE. Viewing the engine from the front of the car, there is a plastic cover between the FWD cylinder bank and the front frame. Remove the 3x screws w/ 7mm; there is the WP on the right hand side at the bottom of the belt. WITH THE ENGINE DEAD (overnight) COLD REMOVE the battery completely, 10mm wrench for clamps, deep 10mm for hold-down nuts. Place a nice size (3gal) tub under the car and loosen the coolant cap- left side, looking aft. Remove the clamps on the short rubber hose between the forward metal pipe that runs under the fwd cyl, bank and the thermostat assembly; remove the short rubber hose. Below the thermostat is an electrical connector (MTX), push down on the tab, pull back out of the way. bag it if you're paranoid or just use a good contact cleaner upon re-assembly Undo the 1 in diam. coolant hose just aft of the thermostat assembly; that's why there's a coupler there. Remove the FWD of the thermostat assembly, 2 x 8mm, remove T-stat an crushed O-ring, replace both upon re-assembly... about $12.00 On the top left side of the belt tensioner, there's a notch for a screwdriver blade. Push the tensioner back and remove the belt. Remove the tensioner assembly 1x 8mm. Remove all bolts holding the WP, (Long and short 8mm and 1/4 in flex drive is really nice) start at the thru-bolt nearest the top and lay out in sequence of removal on the plastic trim piece in front of the front windscreen (96) Look down from the top of the WP and you will see an area where you can place a large screwdriver blade and GENTLY torque off the right side of the WP. Scrape off the old gasket material on the engine side, look for debris and trouble. NOT IN THE MANUAL! Affix the new WP gasket to the WP with a THIN coating of #2 NON-hardening Permatex; do NOT use on the engine side. Align all holes on the gasket, remove excess, set by gently warming with a hair dryer. Make sure it's tacky enough that the gasket doesn't move around Replace WP, replace bolts in sequence with a final cross-pattern torquing of ONE finger's torque on the wrench. Replace tensioner. Replace new thermostat vent rivet to the top, O-ring goes on the outside of the assy. connect front of assembly 2x 8mm Clean electrical connector with spray contact cleaner that IS SAFE for plastic, DO NOT use brake-kleen. Check to make sure it's locked down. Replace WP drive belt per decal on front frame. Replace short connector hose and clamps . Re-connect 1" coolant line Replace a few quarts of coolant and check for leaks, engine off (Don't ask me why)NO LEAKS? Proceed. Replace front cover, 3x 7mm Install battery, fire up, check for leaks WASH DOWN THE WORK AREA COMPLETELY WITH WATER REMOVING ALL TRACES OF COOLANT. ANIMALS AND SMALL CHILDREN LIKE THE TASTE OF COOLANT AND IT IS FATAL- REPEAT- FATAL, THIS COULD BE YOUR CHILD OR PET. DISPOSE OF COOLANT PROPERLY, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GARAGE OR AUTO PARTS STORE. For anyone working on a car's cooling system, you MUST check out the MUST-HAVE tool for dealing with those spring-type hose clamps!!
This tool has a pinching device on the end to securely grab the 'ears' on the hose clamp - squeeze the handle to open the clamp, and then automatically lock it open.
The next awesome feature of this tool: the clamping action is on the end of a cable - you work it down to the clamp buried down underneath, or directly next to some part of the engine - minimal clearance required. The very very best $40 you will ever invest into your tool collection!
Sears makes one - check it out at a local store and linked below.
Why does a car start and then cut off?
it could be a fuel filter maybe the one in your car is old and you need a new one
How do you replace the fuel filter located on a 2000 Ford Contour?
For the 2000, the fuel filter is on the passenger's side towars the rear. Look under the car at the rear jack point. The filter is tucked up just inside the frame member. It's held in place by a hose clamp type strap. The lines are held on by plastic "U" clips - new ones should come with the new filter. All you need is a couple of screwdrivers - one to back off the clamp and a small one to help remove the plastic clips.
Before starting the job, open the under hood fuse box and pull the 15 amp fuse to the fuel pump. Start it up, and let the moter die from fuel starvation. This gets the fule pressure off the line.
What is the spark plug gap size on a 1996 Mystique - Contour?
The below specs are correct.
The V-6 cars are particularly sensitive to spark plugs & plug wires. Many Contour/Mystique/Cougar owners have had very good results with stock Motorcraft wires or Autolite professional series wires. Some of the edges of the Upper Intake Manifold (UIM) are sharp, so be careful during install don't let the wires get damaged. The best plugs for these cars appear to be the Autolite APP764 double platinum plugs. Other plugs, including all of the fancy expensive ones I've heard of, generally become useless after only 30k miles or sooner.
AnswerI believe it is 0.054 inch for a 6 cylinder, 0.050 for a 4 cylinder.The gap is .048-.052 for the four cylinder and the tightening spec is 9-13 ft lbs. the spec for the 2.5 V6 is .052-.056, tighten to 7-15 ft lbs. Your friends at autolite spark plugs
How do you remove the slave cylinder in a 1996 Ford Contour?
You first have to take the battery out of car. Then remove the airfilter assembly and all the hoses that are in the way to get to the starter which is on top of transmission. You then have to get a 13 millimeter crows foot because you can not get to the bolts on the starter any other way without striping them. remove starter. Then you need to drop the transmission which is not a hard job if you have the rite tools. Its a 13 milimeter for the transaxle assembley as well I believe if you have a strut spring tool it would be easier just to unbolt subframe gives you more working room. the slave cylinder is the last part in the housing of the transaxle you have to remove the flywheel which has a dowel pin through it then the clutch plate the pressure plate and there you are making sure you mark all componant the putting lines on these can make them line up the rite way. If your going to change the slave cylinder you my as well do the clutch and pressure plate as well. Will save alot of time and money in the future. You also have to remove left front wheel. To be able to get to some of the bolts as well. If you lived close I would do it for you cheap. Like 100 dollars. I live in huntington w.v. and use to be ase i-car certified when i worked for don hall cheverlet in ashland. Thank you. Have a wonderful day
Could be the servo unit in the transmission. Had the same problem and replaced the fuel pump in our 1999 ford contour but it was the servo unit.
