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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
Where is the PCV valve in a 1999 Ford Contour and how do you change it?
The 1999 ford contour is equipped with VCT. Variable Camshaft Timing. You"ll see VCT stamped on the valve cover. Part of the VCT's purpose is to eliminate the pcv valve. You do not have one.\
The above answer is WRONG!!! The PCV valve is located near the catalitic converter on the backside of the motor. Changing it can be a tough if you don't know what you're doing. refer to a shop manual for more info.
It is wrong. I've been trying to figure this out for a while with all the different suggestions on the web. I was about to remove the heat shield and started feeling around for the valve. Standing at the front of the car, there is an opening toward the right side of the heat shield. You can feel a hose going behind it. follow the hose and the PCV valve is at the end of it. It's a tight fit but it can be done. Just pull off the hose and then pull out the valve.
Is the engine on a 1999 ZX2 2.0L DOHC Zetec an interference or non-interence engine?
It is a NON Interference engine. The pistons have reliefs cut into them, in order to prevent damage if the belt snaps. Therefore if you snapped a belt the valves will not collide with the pistons. Source - A friend of mine that has been a Ford mechanic for 21 years.
Where is the fuel filter on 99 Ford Contour?
It's under the car, along the frame rail, just in front of the left rear tire. It's held in place by a screw clamp.
Are 1998 ford contours and mercury sables the same basic body?
No - the relationships are:
- Ford Taurus => Mercury Sable
- Ford Contour => Mercury Mystique
This applies to all model years
Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 1999 ford contour 2.0 dohc vin3?
sensor is found on front of engine block above the harmonic balance wheel
How do you activate and cut a key for a Ford Focus?
An original key will have a thick black plastic handle with contains a programmable 'chip' which your ignition will 'read.' Any Ford dealer or any well eqquipped locksmith shop should be able to DUPLICATE a 'chipped' key for you (the locksmith will be less expensive). HOWEVER - if you do not have a 'chipped' key to begin with your only option is the ford dealer who will be able to duplicate it using the vehicle's VIN number. Hope you have an original key. Good luck.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1998 Ford Contour?
Where is the location of the anti theft module on a ford contour?
It's on the right (passenger) side, behind the dash panel.
How do you replace the alternator fuse V6 1999 contour?
If the set up is the same as a 96 with a V6, and i believe it is. The fuse is not located on the alternator. Next to the engine block closest to the firewall there is alittle 2 inch plastic black box. Inside is a large 175 amp fuseable link. If this is broken, your alternator and battery will check out good, but the alternator will not charge your battery. Its not the hardest job to do, but because of the location be prepared to put aside about an hour for cursing the Ford designers for what looks like an attempt at hiding it. Just be carefull and disconnect the battery until your finished just incase. Im not sure if this is the fuse your talking about, but i believe it is. This answer may work for those who are having trouble keeping a charge if both the alternator and battery are fine. This fuse is pretty much an antisurge protector and the line it is connected to is the main charging line from your alternator to your starter and back to your battery.
if you mean whene you give some one lots of tension
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Tension is stress, or voltage, to name just two.
tension-is stress that streches or pull rocks apart
Where is the transmission filter on a 1996 ford contour gl?
Inside the transmission. The pan must be removed to access the filter.
Where is 1999 ford contour air conditioning low pressure switch located?
Should be on top of the drier/accumulator at passenger side against the firewall ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually, it's in the low pressure line to the compressor. It's located just behind the car's radiator, on the top left. It's covered with a small black plastic cap that screws off. Don't confuse it with the high pressure port: that one is on top of a tube to the right of the radiator. The low pressure service hose won't connect to the high pressure port unless you really force it, so if your service adaptor doesn't fit the port easily, you're probably on the wrong one!
Where can one purchase a contour belt?
A contour belt can be purchased at a variety of retail outlets. Some stores that offer contour belts for sale include The Contour, Contour System, and Amazon.
How many motor mounts are in a 1996 ford contour?
I am pretty sure there are three engine/transmission mounts. One on the passenger side of the enginer compartment, one in the front of the engine/transmission and the other behind the engine/transmission. The ones in the front and back of the engine are a pain in the @ss to fix.
Does a 1998 ford contour have a special ignition key?
The 4 cylinder model does not have special keys. The V6 equipped cars have an anti-theft system called PATS (Passive Anti-theft Transponder System). The keys have an RF chip that has to be programmed to the computer. You can order new keys through the dealer, locksmith or online, but they have to be programmed into the computer before they will work. On early Contours and Mystiques you only need one working key to program additional keys. On later Contours and Mystiques you need two working keys to program additional keys. If you don't have a working key (or two) the dealer or a locksmith will be needed to program the key.
What is causing Ford Contour overheating while stopped?
the contour over heated when stop cause the radiator is not getting that additional air blast like when you drive.
Perhaps the radiator fan maybe dead. To chaeck that, let your engine run for 10 min.
Open the hood, look at the fan......if it not spinning wait and watch another 3 min...
If the fan never kicks in.,,, you need to get another fan kit. get at the scrap yard.
Contour's computors are set up to run the engine super hot. Why?...dunno.
Do not drive around if your fan doesn't work. You'll blow your engine cooling system and your engine will seize, means will died. And then, you will be liberated from that shameful missengineered car.
Where is the transmission fluid fill well for a 1999 Ford Contour?
Usually you just fill it from where you pull out the tranny dipstick from. Just get a funnel with a little hose attched at the bottom and start pouring in. Where is the transmission filter on contour 99
Answering my own question here, it's what I thought it was. One of my high beams was out, so my high beam indicator was flashing when my headlights were not turned on. As for the daytime running lights, they came back on when I changed the bulb.
What is the purpose of a motor mount?
Motor mounts hold the engine into the automobile. There is a chuck of rubber between the two metal plates that help isolate the noise from getting into the cab.
Where is the Distributor cap on a Ford Contour?
I don't think your car has a distributor cap. I believe it has an electronic ignition and only has an ignition coil to deliver spark to the plugs. Where this is located, I do not know.
