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1999 Ford Contour CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
A/C Data -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Troubleshooting -> Inspection & Verification -> Symptom Chart Index
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
Inspection & Verification
- Verify customer concern by operating the system.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage, Fig. .
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding on the further steps.
- If the concern remains after the inspection, connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
- Perform DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If scan tool responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 - ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP.
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for anti...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the pro...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
Left
- Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
- Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
- On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
- On all models, remove splash shields.
- Do not damage CV joint boot and wheel speed sensor ring.
- Detach suspension.
- Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
- Disconnect tie-rod end.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
- Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
- To av...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt form alternator pulley.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand wheel and tire.
- Remove righthand outer tie rod end from righthand spindle.
- Remove exhaust system Y-pipe.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to integral voltage regulator, then remove alternator bracket bolts and bracket from alternator.
- Remove...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from degas bottle.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from degas bottle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose fro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are rib chunk out, severe glazing, frayed cords, etc. Replace any drive belt exhibiting one of these conditions.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner with 13mm...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Footwell Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Junction Box Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 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: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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