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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
Will a 2.0 SOHC engine of a 98 escort work on a 2000 ford focus with a 2.0 SOHC?
Yes, both are 2.0 L SOHC with SPI Split port injection. Physically they are the same engine, however the computer may be different and the wiring may be different. I would ask an engine remanufacturer if it could be done.
I bought a 2001 Focus with SOHC engine for $500 and is a nice car with power everything except the rattling noise inside the head. Not knowing what I'm into, it was too late when I found out in the internet about the cylinder head problem and 2 holes in the #4 cylinder wall. Being in Alaska not very much running engines to find for my Focus. To make my story short, I found a 98 Escort block for $100 thinking they are the same. They are the same, bore and stroke, cylinder bolts, oil pan, engine to tranny will fit, oil pump, the rest doesn't. The Escort block has a hole in the Crankcase vent needs to be covered, you have to add a support for the mounting bracket for the Focus right CV shaft carrier bearing which is mounted to the block, tap a hole for the Focus water pump, oil sender adapter. The heads are both SPI but won't interchanged, the manifold of the Focus is different or vice versa and the bolt pattern for the manifolds. Anyways, it works for me and my daughter is driving a nice Focus for a total of $1200= car, parts and busted knuckles, Good luck!
I just bought a 98 very nice Escort for $200 same problem, at least I know what to do this time.
Where is the temp sensor on a 1995 G20 located?
it should be located on the engine block under the exhaust manifold. on the drivers side
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How do you replace a starter on a 1995 Ford Contour?
First remove the neg batt cable. Then remove the wires from the starter, take out the bolts holding the starter and work it out amongst the exhaust. GoodluckJoe
Yea, Right.... Wouldn't that be wonderful?
I suspect the first answer relates to a 4 cylinder Contour/Mystique!
See "Related Questions" below for more of the grisly details on a v6 DOHC starter
What is the special tool used to remove the radio from a 1996 ford contour?
All Ford radios for the last 2 or 3 decades can easily be removed using the two special "U-shaped" wire tools. These are available from practically any auto parts store for maybe $3.00, more or less. Usually, the package includes instructions for their use. If not, then here;s how you use them
Many Ford models need to have the trim fascia removed before you can take the radio out. If yours is like this, then take off the fascia as required. Push the u-shaped removal tools into the two small holes on each side of the radio faceplate until you feel them"click" in place. Then, push the two tools outward while pulling on them. This will release the catches that hold the radio in, and allow the radio to slide out. You'll probably have to do a little bit of wiggling and tugging, but it will come out. when the radio is out, disconnect the electrical connectors and the antenna connector on the rear, and there you go!
How do you replace the blower resistor for a 1999 Ford Contour?
the Blower resistor pack is in the vent along the firewall its a white retangular door 1"X2" with one screw with a star head... your local ford dealer has replacement resistor packs and have been redesigned...It fixed the problem with mine...It only cost $14 I have a 1995 ford explorer console fan is not blowing at all (heat or cold). Checked fuse and its OK. Also checked for power to fan (no power). Could it be this blower resistor or blower relay?
Where do you find the inertia button that you can reset after an accident on a 93 F150?
It is about 18 inches from the floorboard on the pass side firewall inside the cab.
How do you set a timing belt for a 2000 Ford Contour?
Things You'll Need
Set of wrenches
Floor jack
Jack stands
Set of sockets
Lug wrench
Chalk or correction fluid
Long screwdriver
6-inch board, 2-by-4-inch
Camshaft alignment tools Ford #202-564
Set of Allen wrenches
Crankshaft timing pin Ford #303-574
Torque wrench
Instructions
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. Jack up the front end, then support it with jack stands. Remove the right front wheel. Remove the bottom splash guard for the engine and the right inner fender lower splash guard.
2 Mark the direction of rotation on the accessory belt, using chalk or correction fluid to draw an arrow. Loosen the accessory belt tensioner with a wrench, then remove the accessory drive belt. Unbolt and remove the water pump pulley and the accessory drive belt tensioner, using the appropriate size sockets.
3 Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Number the spark plug wires so you know where they go when you replace them. Pull the spark plug wires off of the plugs, then remove the spark plugs. Carefully slide the screwdriver into the number 1 piston hole until it contacts the piston. Turn the crankshaft until you feel the piston (via the screwdriver) come all the way to the top of the piston bore. At the same time, watch the timing marks on the crankshaft. The engine is on top dead center when the mark on the crankshaft pulley lines up with the mark on the 5 o:clock position on the block, next to the crankshaft pulley. If the marks line up, but the piston is not all the way to the top of the bore, turn the crankshaft once more and everything will line up.
4 Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft pulley. Make sure the crankshaft does not turn while you are removing the pulley. If it does, repeat Step 3. Remove the lower timing belt cover.
5 Loosen the bolts on the left and right engine mounts. Do not remove the bolts--they just only to be loosened enough so that the engine can move a little bit. Unbolt the radiator overflow tank, but do not disconnect the hoses. Lay the overflow tank out of the way. Disconnect the cruise control cable; it's located on the throttle.
6 Support the engine by placing a 2X4 board on the floor jack. Slide the floor jack under the engine and jack it up until it contacts the bottom of the engine. Remove the front engine mount.
7 Remove the power steering pipe bracket, the upper timing belt cover and the front engine mount bracket. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the cruise control cable from the valve cover. Remove the valve cover.
8 Slide the camshaft alignment tool into the slots at the rear of the camshafts. Loosen the tensioner bolt, but do not remove it. Turn the tensioner clockwise with the appropriate-size Allen wrench, releasing tension on the belt. Unscrew the tensioner retaining bolt four turns. Unhook the tensioner bracket from the metal clip behind the tensioner.
9 Remove the plug from the center of the exhaust side camshaft (the right camshaft when you are looking down at the engine) by unscrewing it. Hold the camshaft by putting a wrench on the hexagon-shaped end of the camshaft where you removed the plug. Loosen the retaining bolts on both camshaft sprockets. Remove the timing belt. Check the valve on the number 4 cylinder. The camshaft lobe should be facing inward.
10 Install the crankshaft pulley, making sure the notch and the pointer are lined up. Remove the plug from the engine block, next to the motor mount bracket. Install the crankshaft timing pin. Adjust the crankshaft until it rests against the timing pin. Make sure all the timing marks stay lined up. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
11 Install the new timing belt around the crankshaft sprocket, working your way counterclockwise, keeping the timing belt tight on the side opposite the tensioner. The timing belt route goes on the inside of the two idler pulleys, then around the outside of the camshafts and the inside of the tensioner. Check to be sure the crankshaft is still pushed up against the timing pin. Hook the tensioner bracket on the metal clip.
12 Turn the tensioner counterclockwise with the appropriate-size Allen wrench, until the pointer is lined up with the mark located halfway between the 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock position. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 18.5 ft-lbs., then remove the Allen wrench.
13 Hold the camshaft by putting a wrench on the hexagon part of the shaft. Tighten the intake sprocket retaining bolt to 50 ft-lbs. Tighten the exhaust sprocket retaining bolt to 44 ft-lbs. Remove the crankshaft timing pin and the camshaft alignment tools.
14 Hold the exhaust camshaft by placing a wrench on the hexagon part of the camshaft. Torque the exhaust sprocket retaining bolt to 89 ft-lbs. Turn the crankshaft almost two turns (slowly). Reinstall the crankshaft timing pin. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it touches the timing pin. Reinstall the camshaft tool in the camshaft slots to make sure it slides in smoothly. If it doesn't, remove the belt and repeat the procedure.
15 Remove the camshaft tool and the crankshaft timing pin. Install a new plug into the exhaust camshaft sprocket and torque the plug to 27 ft-lbs. Install the plug into the crankshaft timing pin hole and tighten it to 18.5 ft-lbs. Install the rest of the parts in reverse order of removal. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 85 ft-lbs.
Tips & Warnings
The firing order for the 1998 Ford Contour is 1-3-4-2.
Do not turn the crankshaft or camshaft when the belt is off
Do not turn the crankshaft or camshaft by the sprockets--use a wrench or sockets.
Be absolutely certain the timing marks are lined up perfectly before you start the engine, else you risk damaging it.
sounds like the torque converter is locking up, bring it to a transmission shop.
What type of oil do you put in a 2000 ford contour?
According to the 2000 Ford Contour owners manual ( 5W-30 )
You can view the 2000 Ford Contour owners manual online at :
www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces )
Click on Owner Guides
The gauge itself is in the instrument cluster; it is the sending unit that is in the tank. Between the two is wiring and a fuse which should be checked before condemning the gauge or sending unit. jb
Yes!
That is the most reasonable approach to alternator replacement on this generation of Taurus / Sable DOHC vehicles. (some months later...)
"Reasonable"?? What was I thinking??
It's the ONLY way to get it out! (doofus)
The dashboard blower quit working in my 96 ford contour?
Could be,
Blown fuse,
Bad blower motor,
Bad blower motor speed resistor,
Bad blower switch,
Where is bank 2 located on 1999 Ford Contour?
On a 1999 Ford Contour , 2.5 litre V6 engine :
firewall
1-----2-----3 ( Bank 1 )
4-----5-----6 ( Bank 2 )
front of vehicle > driver
1. Accoring to the owners manual as long as the guage needel is between the N and L of NORMAL all is OK. 2. I used a lazer thermometer to check the temps of the radiator inlet hose and radiator fins & tubes, near the rad inlet. The max temp I recordered before the fan came on was 170 F - well below the boiling point. I repeated the test 3 mor times - same results. So now I believe the manual.
What size engine is in 1995 ford contour SE?
More than likely the engine in the car is the 6 cylinder 2.5 Liter engine. An easy way to tell is to look at the instrument cluster. To the left of the speedometer should be a tachometer on 6 cylinder models. On the tachometer on the top will be a V-6. If there is no tachometer or a tachometer that doesn't say V-6 the engine is a Inline 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine.
How much does an average family car weigh in kilograms?
It depends on what you call "average." A more or less typical car can weigh anywhere from 1200 kilos to as much as 2500 or more, depending on size and equipment. I'm not counting the really small mini cars, nor the huge "land yachts."
It was the IAC valve on my 99 contour. It sounded like a moose and only happened when the car was cold. IAC = idle air control
How do you remove driver side panel on a ford sport track?
Door Panels Removal & Installation 1. Remove the sail panel (Front Doors Only). 2. Remove the door panel by carefully lifting the panel upward to release the retaining clips. 3. Remove the electrical plugs that control the windows, exc.
The installation is the reverse of the removal.
noises are impossible th correctly diagnoise unless heard. TAke it to a garage.
Why is white smoke coming from air filter of 96 Ford Contour?
I would suspect a blown head gasket. This is very serious, so if it checked out ASAP, and stop driving the car until you know for sure.
How many quarts in a Ford Contour?
5.8 quarts of oil in the v6 engine. Use 5w/30 oil. The Ford Contour 4 Cyl (2.0 Liter - 16 Valve) takes 4 Qts of 5-30 oil.
