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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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Where can you get a vacuum hose diagram for a 1998 Ford Contour?
I have a 98' Contour and the vacuum diagram is displayed under the hood. Mine is not under the hood.
The timing belt broke how do you set the timing on a 95 ford contour 2.0 zetec?
Piston #1 (passenger side) to Top Dead Center (TDC). You have to remove the valve cover. On the end of the cam shafts (driver side) there is a groove (line) cut into them. This line should matchacross the top of the head. I use an old carpenters square, lay it across the head and align the cam grooves till the square falls into the grooves. Put the belt on it and it should be in time. You may have to loosen the cam sprocket bolts (passenger side, Torx) to get the belt to line up perfectly, but it should not need to be extremely accurate. Tighten the tension pulley. Spin the engine around twice or trice, then re check tension.
CAUTION: the 2.0L engine is an interference motor, if the belt breaks or the engine spins with the cams out of alignment the pistons can come up and hit and bend or break the valves!! Also all three idler pulleys should be replaced when changing the timing belt, i did this the hard way and had to do the whole thing again after two weeks, fortunately i didn't hurt the valves.
Type of fram oil filter for 1999 mercury mystique?
Hi,
I work for Fram. Your Mystique oil filter is a TG8316 if it is a four cylinder engine, it will be a XG2 if it is a six cylinder engine. If you have further questions, i can be reached at jay.buckley@honeywell.com
How do you re-charge the AC of a 1998 Contour when it no longer blows cool air?
Hey JC==Parts stores have cans of 134 freon with a hose attached. The low preasure valve is either on or close to the receiver dryer or the can looking shiney thing by the evaporator. If you get too much in it, it won't cool as well.GoodluckJoe
Before you assume it is out of refrigerent, check to see if the system still has pressure, then verify that your compressor is pumping, you will need low and high side gauges. You could also have a restriction in the metering orafice in the evaporator. if it has low suction and discharge pressure, it is likely low on charge. in that case you need to find the leak.
good luck
Bill
Why would a 1996 Ford Contour still not charge after the alternator has been changed?
Sounds to Me Like You may have a voltage regulater problum. GM cars have inturnal Regultors. Fords have exturnal reglaters.try checking the reglater. Good Luck Darwin B. Fuse-fuselink-ground or U don't have 12 volts from the ignition switch 2 the alternator BUT-(IF) it does have an external regulator-- make SURE u use a MOTOR CRAFT regulator-after market regs usally don't last!!& make sure U have 12 volts from the ALTERNATOT 2 the STARTER The 96 contour, and I think the '95-'98 as well, has a 'maxifuse' hidden underneath the air-intake box covering the air-intake manifold (not the filter box!). You will find (up near the firewall on the belt side of the engine) a black plastic box about an inch wide and roughly 3 inches long. It is not listed in the repair manuals, and is usually the reason no power is being produced by the alternator. We replaced 3 alternators before finding this thing.
Are you saying the shifter will not physically go into reverse? Your question seems to contridict itself. (you probably do not need a tranny overhaul). Clarify your question and symptoms and if there is particular times this happens such as engine warm or cold, outside temperature Etc.
First assumption: you have an automatic. Second assumption: other ranges work. So forgive this answer if it doesn't help you (might help others). There is a recall if your problems indicate the selector is out of whack.
Just a dummy check but, if it is a 5 speed, in order to put the car into reverse you need to lift the manual lock on the gear shift lever itself prior to attempting to engage reverse.
AFTERTHOUGHT:
I think I have your same problem, I have a 99 ford contour se with automatic tranny...my shifter will physically go into reverse and seems to engage, but the car won't back up it just acts like it is in nuteral. it does not matter if the car is warm or cold and outside temp doesnt affect. I am learning to park where i don't have to back out as all other gears work fine, so is this a transmission issue, or ??? any idea greatly appreciated as my car has just shy of 170k miles on her and tranny replacement is a bit spendy
Possibility
I recently had a problem similar to this in my '95 Ford Contour about 2 months ago. How is your transmission fluid? Have you checked? I always knew that I had a seal leak, so, my tranny fluid was draining a bit more than usual. I ignored it for a little bit, because that's a pain in the butt to fix. Eventually, the bearing inside the transmission holding the CV shaft in place, as well as the intake shaft seal, had completely blown. It's an easy fix, but, very bothersome. My car would start, it would go into gear, but, I could not reverse at all, and it would not drive. I slammed on the gas just to see, she would rev up to 5000 rpms, and just jolt. So, there are other possibilities, I'm just giving you a little advice. ^_^ As you have said, it does act like it's in neutral, so, just give the seal a look-about, as well as the bearing itself. If you aren't a mechanic, bring it to your closest Mister Transmission. It should cost around $150.00 to look at it, but, most car shops won't touch the vehicle if it has anything to do with the transmission. Don't let them tell you the transmission is blown. A seal is a $25 part, and the bearing? Pfftt....maybe around $40? Not even?
How many quarts in a ford contour 1999 4 cylinder?
According to the 1999 Ford Contour Owner Guide :
With engine oil filter change :
The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine takes :
( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
I was told by my local ford dealership that it indeed is a non interference designed engine. The dual overhead vct cam engine
How do you remove the inside driver's door panel from a 97 Ford Contour?
remove the screws that are around the side and bottom of panel.
remove covers located by mirror and by the door hinge. remove the screws you found
use a small bent screw driver and put it in the hole on the underside of the the close handle to push the cover off the handle. remove these two screws
remove the screw behind the door open handle.
pop off the cover that is over the mirror mechinism.
now pull up on the panel and voila!
Where is the resistor that controls the low speeds on the heater fan on a '99 Ford Contour?
On the Passenger side under the dash. It is attached to the ductwork for the air. You may have to pull the carpet back some. It looks like a flat rectangle that has ridges on it and is made out of clay or ceramic. replacing it is cheap and easy. I did have to get the part online for myself. I went for over a year at one setting I couldn't get over the fact it was just because of that stupid piece.
How do you change an egr valve on a Ford Contour?
Go to this forum and I'm sure you'll find the answers to your questions. If you're a Contour owner, the forum is an invaluable to answer most issues regarding Ford Contour and Merc Mystiques.
How do you remove a stuck on brake rotor on a 1998 Ford Contour or Mystique?
I did this with a hammer.. it was fused on.
It took 3 grown men 1 1/2 hours to smash the thing until the rotor came off in pieces..
This also resulted in the bearing coming off (unexpectedly) which I had to repack in grease myself.. after that I had to take it to a service station because I must have got some dirt in it and the bearing went bad 6 months later..
good luck//
I would splash water around the studs it will run down and around the studs then hit it with a hammer between the studs hard it will pop off. remember water won't compress you may have to do this 2 or 3 times.
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if hitting it will not help. sometimes its to stuck to the rotor that u can keep on hitting it till the bearings are damaged there is a quick solution that will solve it.
take u angle grinder. a small one will do. mines was 12 euros at a d.i.y.
cut next to the midsection of the disc [midsection is the part with the rotor inside and the bolts sticking out] from top to bottom.
even if u cut it half trough it will snap off when hit with a hammer.
now you have the disk with a flat side on one side. that will enable you to get your grinder up close.
now cut the the side of the disc in the now open side. and a not to deep cut from side to the center of the rotor. not touching the rotor of course
once done turn it and bang the top part hard and then turn to bang bottom part once.
this will most likely slit it towards the middle [remember this is made of cast-iron]
now u can gently tap the disk off.
if done carefully you will not have touched the rotor and you will not have banged the bearings to kingdom come..
good luck
I agree to all of the above - except I didn't try the water trick.Beat it and then beat it some more - heat: no luck.
Angle grinder? YES!!!
What could be the reason for a warm engine to have a low rough idle on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2.7?
take a few minutes and checkk youe plug wires to seee if one is arcing to an alternative ground makiong your car fire on all cylinders other than that one also spray carb cleaner around intake thrttle body and etc if the motor rpms increase then you have a vac leak
How much to replace front brake pad and rotors on a 2006 Toyota Corolla?
Depending on the pads, around $150 for front or rear, and depending on the car, around $250 for the rotors.
it is stuck use a brass punch so you do not damage threads hit it a couple times should break free.
My ford contour 2000 keeps linking water n ant freeze also run hot?
If your Ford Contour 2000 keeps leaking water and its anti-freeze, you will need to repair your head gasket.
What does the code p0320 mean for a 2000 ford contour?
Ignition System or Misfire
Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Control Circuit
The most common problem for this is the wiring harness at the crank position sensor. I don't know what kind of insulation Ford used on these wires, but it will turn brittle and crumble with age. The only real fix is to replace the harness with a good one, usually from a junkyard since Ford no longer has this harness, and would probably charge an arm and a leg for it if they did.
How do you adjust the idle on a 1999 4 cylinder ford contour?
The engine idle is controlled by the ECU, and is not adjustable. If the engine is not idling properly, either too fast or too slow, take it to a shop and have them check the OBDII codes.
Dash board lights dont work on a 2000 ford contour?
If all the dash lights are out then there is two causes for this. The first is all the fuses have blown the other is the relay for the dashboard lights has went out.
Where is the fuel filter located on a 1996 Ford Contour?
According to Auto Zone, you follow the fuel line back on the driver's side until you come almost next to the gas tank and two bolts hold on the fuel filter; one of each end of the fuel filter. They said it is easy to change, but I asked my mechanic to do it because it would be my luck to break the bolts, threads or something! Fuel filter part is $7.99 at Auto Zone.
under the car, back by the rear passenger tire
Jack up the rear passenger side and there it is on the forward side of the gas tank. Brace properly with jack stand, do NOT work under a hydraulic lift. You are responsible for your own safety.
Remove fuse 14 from the main box, start the engine and let idle until it dies; you now have relieved pressure in the line. Remove cable to battery.
Loosen the screw clamp that holds the filter. Note the new plastic clips that you got with the new fuel filter, they have a barb on the inside. Be prepared for a small amount of fuel to leak after the next operation.
Look at the filter and spread the barbs on the old filter and pull out from the top- at this point, the pressure fitting will come off easily. do both sides.
Install new filter with the arrow towards engine, replace pressure fittings. Insert barbed clips, making sure the home down properly. Tighten, but don't crush fuel filter.
Replace fuse, then battery connection. WITH CAR OUT OF GEAR, OR IN NEUTRAL, Turn the ignition switch on/off five times to pressurize system. Check for leaks before lowering to the ground. Drive on for another 25K miles
Can you put a super charger onto a 4 cylinder contour gl?
Suggestion: Search turbochargers, But make sure you get one for your particular engine. That is unless you are EXTREMELY qualified to engineer your own. Good Luck. Mr. FUEL FIX
Why Fiat 124 spider overheating?
Not a very specific question. There are a number of reasons for an overheating 124. Verify that the radiator inside and outside is clean and unobstructed. Is the water pump operating? V-belt o.k.? Waterside T-stat working? Many 124 have an electric cooling fan...Is it operating? Is the fan T-stat operating? From the book, If you will notice the engine is higher than the radiator. You should put the front end on stands or ramps and let it run for two cycles of the opening of the thermostat with the radiator cap off. Filling when it gets low otherwise you will have air trapped in the upper portion of the engine. Causing it to get hot.
What causes the scratching of gears in a Ford Contour GL 97 five speed?
Check your clutch fluid level. If it is at full mark then it may be anything from a sensor to a burnt or just worn out clutch.
