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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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What are the ratings on Ford's bi-fuel Contours?

Owner of a 98 bi-fuel countour that runs like a typical ford. Half the time it will only run on unleaded...not very enviro friendly. Ford isn't much of a help...local dealer isn't authorized and the nearest authorized dealer is 2 1/2 hours away. They seem to know what they are doing and honor the warrenty...but the bi-fuel systems seem to have a lot of issues...more headaches then it is worth even if Natural Gas is cheaper than unleaded.

Where is the drain plug located on a '96 Ford Contour?

If it is the engine oil you are talking about it is on the bottom of the pan.

You have a 1998 Ford Contour and all your brake lights went out except for your rear window light The bulb and fuses seem good can anyone think of anything else that could be wrong?

YES, wiring. Almost ALL vehicles that have a 3rd stoplight on the windows use the 3rd light as the main brake feed for the other 2 regular brake lights. so if your regular stop lights go bad but the 3rd one still works the most likely problem is going to be on the wire coming down from the 3rd light to feed the regular lights. use a test light or a vom/multimeter to determine if there's current coming thru the wires.check it at the outlet from the 3rd light and at the inlet of the other lighs.also check the sockets although i don't think that would be the problem

What tools are needed to change the front brake pads for a 1999 ford contour?

Generally you will need basic metric wrenches, and metric sockets and possibly a torx head socket on some models. Also jackstands and hydraulic jack.

Will unhooking battery cable to disarm a 1998 ford contour really work?

If you disconnect the battery cable the engine will not start and no electronics will work. So I guess you could call it disarming the car.

Why is fluid coming out of dipstick tube on your Ford Contour?

It is possible that the transmission is overfull and the pressure in the unit is forcing out the excess. Also, it is possible that the transmission is overheating and boiling the the fluid.

Where is the Water Temp Sensor on a 1998 ford contour?

The Temperature sensor for the computer is on top the head. The temperature sensor for the temperature gauge is located under the Thermostat housing.

Will 20 inch wheels fit on a 96 ford contour?

i dont believe so, i have a 98 SVT and 18's where the biggest that i could fit without rubbing.

Is the adjustment clip on the brake shoes important for a 1999 Ford Contour?

You mean the dial\cog looking thing that turns? Yes it is. This is part of the self adjusting mechanism. Without this breaks are just not going to function properly. You can get another by requesting a brake replacement parts package at the auto parts store. Should come with a new emergency cable clip and springs also. Good luck.

How do you set timing on 4 cylinder ford contour?

you set timing by the marks on the cam shaft and the crank shaft. they should point at together to make it run right.

98 ford contour check engine code p0117?

Trouble code P0117 means:Engine coolant temperature circuit low input

What Type of refrigerant is used in a 1996 Ford Contour?

This is the transition year. It can be R12 or R134. It is listed on the unit. The fact that R12 is no longer being produced makes it extremely expensive. Convert it to R134.

If your 97 ford contour doesnt start but turns over should you change the spark plugs?

Probably not. The engine needs spark, fuel and compression to run, you are missing one of those. My guess would be the engine is not getting fuel.

How do you remove a dash board and install a car radio in a 1999 Ford Contour?

I have a 1995 contour and all I used was a pair of ford radio removal clips. They look something like 2 inch horseshoes with small connectors on the end. They are inserted into the four holes in the radio to unlock it and then just pull it out. At first I talked the Ford dealer to unlock it, but ended up buying a set at an auto supply store. Mine have worked on the 95 Contour, 2002 F150 and 2005 Ranger. Each auto manufacturer has different unlocking devices.

Where is the transmission dipstick located on a 1998 Ford Contour?

the dipstick for the tranmission is on the drivers side in the back of motor.

How come the timing belt walks off the sprocket when the car is reved up 1999 Ford contour new belt and sprocket?

whwen you changed the srocket is there a taper on the sprocket if there is its on wrong or did you forget to adjust the guide drive safe

Change rear strut strut 95 ford contour?

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