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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
How many fuse boxes are there in a 1996 ford contour?
( 2 ) there is your instrument panel fuse box and the power distribution box in your
engine compartment by your battery , that also has fuses and relays in it
How do you replace the alternator on a 1995 Ford Contour?
Its a pain in the but. but you have to undo the engine mount and take it off. try to put something under the motor to hold it up but be carefull of the oil pan. and it should be on the backside of the motor towards the back. also take the serpentine belt off. once you do that. there should just be a couple of bolts that hole it on, undo those, the wires, and wiggle it out. be sure to disconect the battery too to prevent any shorts from your alternator. now get the alternator tested. i had one that wasn't putting out charge, i did all of this to find out it was a little transistor (i believe that's what it is called) box that sits below the intake between the firewall and the motor. i just took out that box and we haven't had any problemswith it too. it'll also save you a lot of money. just go to autozone or a place with an alternator testor. they should do it for free
How do you fix a 96 Ford Contour that only blows air on highest setting?
the contour has problems with the blower motor switch and the resistor. I would check the resistor connector for signs of melting.
About $250.00. But, if the valves did get damaged due to timing belt failure, then the cost could easily rise to $1500.00.
Where would the timing mark on a 1997 ford contour be located?
There isn't one. If you are talking about ignition timing, it is not adjustable. If you are talking about setting the timing belt, here are the instructions. Note :Special tools are needed, there are no timing marks or woodruff keys on the timg gears.
Removal
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Camshaft Alignment Tool Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool Strap Wrench
Disconnect negative battery cable Raise vehicle on hoist Remove right front wheel assembly.
Remove crankshaft pulley shield screws and shield.
Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise and disengage drive belt from power steering pulley.
Using Strap Wrench to keep engine from turning, remove crankshaft pulley bolt and pulley.
Remove lower timing belt cover bolts.
Lower vehicle.
Remove two engine intake air resonator nuts and bolt, loosen hose clamp from inlet tube, disconnect sensor, and remove intake air resonator.
Remove two screws retaining coolant reservoir to fender and one screw at hose from inner fender. Position reservoir bottle aside.
Position floor jack under oil pan and raise it to release pressure from front insulator.
NOTE: Make a reference mark for installation reference.
Remove six nuts retaining front engine support bracket to insulator and remove bracket.
Remove three front insulator bolts and insulator.
Remove power steering reservoir line nut and two bolts retaining pump line at engine lifting eye and steering pump bracket.
Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs and position them aside. Remove 8mm upper timing belt cover bolts and cover. Remove 10mm valve cover bolts. Remove valve cover and discard gasket.
Remove idler pulley assembly.
Remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
Remove camshaft timing belt center cover bolts, center cover, and lower cover.
turn the engine to top dead center.
Using Camshaft Alignment Tool and Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool, align the camshafts by installing tool into slots on rear of camshafts.
Remove timing belt tensioner bolt, tensioner, and belt.
Installation
Loosely install timing belt tensioner, bolt, and belt. Adjust belt tension. Tighten bolts to 35-40 Nm (26-30 lb-ft).
Position lower timing belt cover. Install center cover and bolts. Tighten bolts to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).
Position water pump pulley, securely install the bolts.
Install idler pulley assembly. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove camshaft alignment tool.
Using a new gasket, position valve cover and install bolts. Tighten the bolts in two steps. Connect the spark plug wires.
Tighten all bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb-in). Tighten to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in). Position upper timing belt cover and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in).
Position the front insulator and power steering hose bracket. Install three bolts to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
Position front engine support bracket and install six new nuts. Tighten the nuts to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
Lower and remove floor jack.
Position coolant reservoir. Securely install two reservoir screws and one coolant hose clamp screw to inner fender.
Install power steering reservoir line nut and two bolts retaining pump line at engine lifting eye and steering pump bracket. Tighten the retainers to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Position engine intake air resonator. Install one bolt and two nuts. Connect sensor and securely tighten hose clamp to inlet tube.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Install lower timing belt cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).
Using Strap Wrench to keep engine from turning, install crankshaft pulley and bolt. Tighten bolt to 110-120 Nm (81-89 lb-ft).
Position serpentine belt into place, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise, and install belt to remaining pulleys.
Position crankshaft pulley shield and securely install screws.
Install right front wheel assembly. Tighten wheel nuts to 85 Nm (62-lb-ft).
Lower vehicle.
Connect battery negative cable.
Check operation of the engine.
Where is the diagnostic plug located on a 1995 Ford Contour i need a pic of where it is?
I believe there is an ( EEC TEST ) connection in your engine compartment , by the power distribution box ( OBD I / EEC - IV )
What is the length of a Ford Contour?
According to the ( 1998 ) Ford Contour Owner Guide :
( it is 179.4 inches in length )
How do you remove key switch Ford Contour?
how do I remove the key switch from a 1998 ford contour
You have to remove the plastic trim around the steering column (behind the steering wheel). Put the key in the ignition cylinder and turn one click. There is a small hole on the side of the ignition cylinder, stick a small screwdriver into this hole and press hard. Pull out the ignition cylinder with the key.
Where is a crankshaft position sensor located on a 97 ford contour 2.0 dohc?
Here is a site to tell you were it is and how to replace it. http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800a8927
Are there two fuse boxes on the 96 ford contour?
Yes - The passenger compartment fuse panel and the Power Distribution Box in the engine compartment ( drivers side beside battery ) Usually the Ford owners manuals show to disconnect the battery cables before servicing anything in the PD BOX but it doesn't show that in the 1996 Ford Contour owners manual ( www . motorcraft service . com - no spaces - click on Owner Guides if you need to look at the owners manual - fuses and relays diagrams start at page 235 ) - Helpfull
Check to make sure the vent tube isn't kinked. Usually, there is a separate vent pipe that comes up from the top of the tank to allow the tank to vent air as you fill. If the rubber tube part is kinked or blocked it can cause the problem you describe.
How long does it take to change a rack and pinion on a ford contour 97?
mechanic work guide states 2.2 hrs.
Also you'll need to get an alignment done afterwards.
How many catalytic converters does a 4 cylinder Ford Contour have?
Only one - and it is a real b----h to replace! Odds are, you'll have to cut the old bolts with a torch to remove the old converter. Also, if you need to replace the converter, I strongly recommend you also replace the O2 sensor. If the converter is fouled and not functioning, you can pretty well figure the O2 sensor is as well.
How many quartz of oil do you put in your 1998 ford contour 2.0 L engine?
The 1998 Ford Contour owners manual shows for the 2.0 L engine : WITH FILTER CHANGE - 4.25 liters ( 4.5 quarts )
Location of blower resistor for 1998 Ford Contour?
It's on the passenger side floor at the front where your left toe would rest against the firewall if you were sitting in the seat. It's about 6 inches off the floor mounted in the air conduit that comes off the blower. Its should be white plastic with 1 screw mounting it and a plug with 4 wires in it.
Where is the fuse box for the reverse lights on a 1999 Ford Contour?
SIMPLE BUDDY DRIVER SIDE UNDER DASH ABOVE PEDDLES YOU HAVE TO PUSH A LITTLE BUTTON FOR IT TO POP DOWN
What is the most miles on a Ford car still running?
my 1995 f250 with 5.8 gas engine has 300,100 runs perfect and uses no oil and have always used full synthetic.
I ha dthis very same problem and couldn't find anything. I replaced the headlight switch twice and while I was trying it the second time I turned the switch on and off and it worked!? What I discovered is that it wasnt the switch itself but the plug that goes into the switch. It wasn't making a good connection or plugging in tight anymore therefore not working. I wasnt in any mood to go buy the wiring harness for that and route it through as far as it goes and it just looked like a pain because I couldn't see where all the wires went without tearing the dash apart so I turned the wires onto the switch where it worked or made contact. I then used duct tape to hold it in place to make the connection and I haven't had trouble with it in more then 5 years now.
Where should you find the owner guide of a Ford Mondeo or contour from 1997?
check out www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) click on Owner Guides The owners guide for the 1997 Contour can be viewed on-line
