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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Disc Service
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

Disc brake service is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to ensure proper brake operation.

Maintaining close control of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro-inch finish. This is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance, and to promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both the lefthand and righthand brakes.

Do not attempt to refinish the rubbing surfaces unless precision equipment, ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1995-00 Contour & Mystique & 1999-02 Cougar
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS

Left

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel assemblies.
  • Remove front axle retainer nut and washer, discard nut.
  • Remove nut from stabilizer bar link at shock absorber end, then using a suitable tie rod end puller, remove link from shock and position aside.
  • Remove nut from tie rod end, then using a suitable tie rod end puller, remove tie rod from knuckle and position aside.
  • Remove and discard lower ball joint pinch bolt, then pry lower ball joint from knuckle.
  • Remove outer joint from hub using a suitable puller. Do not use a hammer to drive joint from hub.
  • Do not allow...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine air intake resonators.
  • Lower vehicle, then remove upper starter motor mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove B-terminal and S-terminal nuts from starter so...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Contour & Mystique
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position windshield wipers away from the cowl vent screen. Operate the windshield wipers until the blades are at the top of their arch, then place the ignition switch in the Off position.
  • Remove the plastic screw covers from the righthand cowl panel retaining screws.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the righthand cowl panel retaining screws, then the panel.
  • Disengage...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at intake manifold fitting using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from intake manifold fitting.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS

  • On water pump drive belt, remove water pump pulley shield bolts from lefthand valve cover, then the shield from vehicle.
  • Remove water pump drive pulley, then rotate water pump belt tensioner clockwise by hand.
  • On accessory drive belt, rotate tensioner clockwise using breaker bar installed in 3/8 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
  • On all drive belts, lift belt over pulley flanges, then remove from vehicle.
  • On accessory drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Component Locations Diagram for 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GASEngine Component Locations Diagram for 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Compartment Fuse Box
  • Kick Panels Diagram for 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GASKick Panels Diagram for 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Entry Module
  • Panic Alarm Stoplamp Relay
  • Power Lock Control Relay
  • Left Front Door Courtesy Lamp Switch
  • Inertia Shutoff Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Indicator
  • Clockspring
  • RH Primary Crash Sensor
  • LH Primary Crash Sensor
  • 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Entry Module
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
  • Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
  • Horn Relay
  • Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1995 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1995 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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