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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.
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1999 ford contour will crank but wont start it has power to the coil but no spark to the wires?
The first thing I would check is your crankshaft position sensor
Why would the natural gas tank on a 1999 Ford Contour CNG quit working?
Most likely, the tank has not quit working. The "brain" of the CNG system on your Contour is called a compuvalve. It is mounted under the car, below the engine. This is the likely failure of your vehicle. Fore more info, visit www.cngchat.com
This would be a regrettable waste. CNG/Bi-fuel cars are in very high demand in Utah right now and if you have one that has a "virgin" CNG system, it would be worth even more. List the car in Autotrader (or eBay) and sell it for high-book and use the money to buy a different/nicer car that better suits your needs.
It is sad that the FAQFarm system causes most technical questions to fall way short of the mark regarding enough information to understand enough of your problem to give more than a cursory analysis and answer.
Since I don't know WHICH warning lights are turning on/off and flickering, I have to guess that they are the oil pressure light and the battery/charging [alternator] light. I also suspect that it occurs when the vehicle is idling, not during that time while the vehicle is being driven. The problem will be more pronounced if there is an automatic transmission in gear while stopped [as at a traffic light].
You need to observe carefully WHICH lights are involved, and the conditions [driving, stopped and idling, etc.] If it IS occurring AT IDLE, try placing the automatic transmission in NEUTRAL while standing at stop lights, and carefully observe the lights.
IF this improves or eliminates the problem, then that is a clue as to cause.
IF the problem is just the oil pressure AND alternator lights, AND the problem is eliminated or reduced/improved by idling IN NEUTRAL, the MOST PROBABLE CAUSE is that the IDLE SPEED [RPM/Revolutions per minute] is set TOO LOW.
IF the problem were JUST the alternator light only, it would suggest:
[1] A slipping drive belt, or [2] A low or weak alternator output [possibly caused by a defective alternator or voltage regulator].
IF the problem were JUST the oil pressure warning light ONLY, it would suggest the possibility of engine and/or oil pump wear.
I suggest that the first thing to check is the IDLE SPEED, and if it is below specification for your engine, have the IDLE RPM SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. Once the idle is PROPERLY set, continue to carefully observe the action of the warning lights for a few days.
IF the problem WAS the idle speed, then the proper adjustment should make the warning light issue "go away."
If both lights continue to go on and off, and flicker, then it appears that you have TWO PROBLEMS, a defective charging system, AND engine and/or oil pump wear serious enough to reduce the oil pressure to an unsafe level [for the engine]].
If this last situation is the case, you need to get your vehicle to a very good mechanic, NOT JUST an electrical and/or tune-up technician.
Do you have to take off the timing belt to change the water pump on your ford concord?
You should only have to remove the serpinine belt to change the water pump. The timing belt is inside the plastic covers. The serpentine belt is visible to you.
In an 89 Subaru gl 2wd what is the Allen key for in a pouch under back seat?
INOPERATIVE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, BASICALLY THIS WRENCH IS TO ADJUST THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WHEN IT IS CAUSING PROBLEMS LIKE THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF,THE SETTING FOR THIS WRENCH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT OR PASSANGERS SEAT TOWARDS THE SUPPORT ARM AT THE BOTTOM, THE SETTING BOLT IS COVERED BY A PLASTIC CAP YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE CAP AND USE THE ALLEN WRENCH THERE IS A ILLUSTRATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON HOW TO USE THE WRENCH, I HAVE A 1989 OR 90 SUBARU LEAGACY WANGON "L" SERIES AND IT HAS THIS WRENCH ALSO, HOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN ANY WAY.
Will the alternator from a Ford Taurus fit a Ford contour?
No, the Taurus alternator is only listed as applicable to Sables and certain Windstars.
Note: this question does not include the specific model years, so the assessment is a generalization.
I find RockAuto.com to be a very good resource, especially since the database offers 'application' / compatibility information, perfect for questions like this.
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Does 98 ford contour have a radiator cap on radiator?
No , the " radiator " cap / pressure cap is the thread on cap on the engine
coolant reservoir
Where is the heater switch located on a 1996 Ford Contour?
The heater switch on a 1996 Ford Contour is under the passenger side dash. It is located behind the glove box.
Where is the radiator cap on a 1999 Ford Contour?
There is no radiator cap on a 1999 Ford Contour. The cap to the coolant overflow reservior is the only way to add something to the radiator.
How often to change spark plugs on 2001 ford contour?
According to Ford, every 100,000 miles for all engines in "Normal" service, or at 60,000 miles (2.5 liter) or 99,000 miles (2.0 liter) for "Severe" service.
How do you remove the horn panel from the steering wheel of a 1995 Ford Contour?
On your steering wheel colum, take the upper and lower covers off ( screws are on the bottom ) to access the wiring harnesses. Make sure you battery cables are off battery and wait for 10 minutes to let the cars stored electrical unit drain. ( yea it has an electic stored power supply unit ) Next, unplug the wiring harness on the steering colum.... Now on the back of the steering wheel you will find two screw holes... pretty small... there is either screws or an Allen wrench type screw. ( I had to get in there and look myself ). Take them out and your horn/airbag cover will come loose. I changed my clock spring in there and I suggest you do as well... trust me! I don't know what your doing, but you will most likely need to take you steering wheel off because of the wiring. One bolt... after I removed that I just used my hands to bang on the back of wheel and it came right off.
Should the fuel pump switch be up or down to be on in a 99' ford contour?
It should be down , if it has popped up the switch is tripped and no power is going to the electric fuel pump
Using the tools - Insert one of the tools into each pair of holes on the face of the radio - you'll feel a bit of a click when the tool hits the right spot. Push outwards on the top of the tools while pulling the radio out from the dash.
Once you've done this a time or 2, it'll take 30 seconds to pop any Ford radio out.
Disconnect the wiring harnesses and antenna.
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Wiring diagramsSee "Related Links" below for a couple of online sources of radio wiring codes for most cars - Modified Life and 12volt.com.Here's the wiring and speaker sizes for the 1998 Contour:
1998 Ford Contour Car Audio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange/Black
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Blue/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Green
Car Radio Illumination Wire: White/Green
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 5″ x 7″
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Doors
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Black
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Yellow
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Red
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Yellow
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 5″ x 7″
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Door
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Purple
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/White
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Purple
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/White
AnswerTry www.crutchfield.com. They probably have a wiring harness for your car and they will have a whole line of stereos to fit your car.Where is the transmission filter on 1995 Ford Contour?
The filter on the CD4E automatic trans is NOT user changeable - it's way up inside and doesn't require regular / routine changing.
What is the oil capacity for a 2000 Ford Contour?
According to the 2000 Ford Contour Owner Guide :
With engine oil filter change :
The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine takes ( 4.25 litres / 4.5 US. quarts )
The 2.5 litre V6 engine takes ( 5.5 litres / 5.8 US. quarts )
1999 ford contour that cranks but won't start no power at pump when cranking?
bad fuel pump relay or fuse
Is a fuel filter easy to replace in a 2000 Ford Contour?
Yes. Take out the rear bench seats and there's an access panel underneath. The panel is conveniently smaller than the fuel pump but that can be easily changed with a set of pliers. Disconnect the fuel pump from the fuel line and do your business. I've done it myself a couple times and it doesn't take longer than an hour tops.
