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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Contour
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
- Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
- With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
- Set A/C control to outside air.
- Set pa...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 1.3L Engine -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Contour & Mystique -> DOHC -> Escort -> Probe -> SOHC
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS
1.3L Engine
- Remove radiator pressure cap from radiator filler neck.
- Drain coolant level below radiator upper hose.
- Disconnect electrical connector from cooling fan switch on thermostat housing, Fig. .
- Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing, then remove two thermostat housing retaining bolts from cylinder head.
- Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
- Remove thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque thermostat housing bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs.
1.8L Engine
- Ensure engine is cool, remove radiator cap an...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Cooling Fans -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Aspire & Probe -> Water Thermostat
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Water Thermostat
Aspire & Probe
Overheating, or failure to reach normal operating temperature, can indicate improper water thermostat operation. The water thermostat must be removed from the vehicle and temperature-tested.
- Suspend thermostat and accurate thermometer in suitable container. Do not allow test pieces to touch bottom.
- Fill container with water to completely cover thermostat, then heat water until boiling, observing thermometer.
- On Probe models, thermostat should initially open at 177-183°F and be fully...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Heater Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Contour & Mystique
- Remove front ashtray by pulling outward from console panel.
- Remove transaxle control selector knob, then pry transaxle control lever plate away from console panel.
- Remove front console panel to instrument panel screws, then, through ashtray opening, the console panel to instrument panel screws.
- Open console glove compartment screws, then remove console panel to front door pan screws.
- Raise control panel and ease parking brake handle boot over parking brake release handle.
- Disconnect cigar lighter knob and element wir...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Except 1999-2002
Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.
1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
- Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
- Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
- Follow scan tool manufactur...
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