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- 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake Disc Service
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
Disc brake service is 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 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1997 -> 1997-98 w/Hydro-Boost System -> 1997-98 w/Vacuum Type System -> 1998 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Thunderbird & 1997 Cougar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Power Booster, Replace
Aspire
Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.
- Remove master cylinder as described in the "Hydraulic Brake Systems".
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
- From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described und...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Operation -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aspire -> Contour, Mystique & 1999 Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Probe -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Aspire
- Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connectors.
- Disconnect brake tubes, then cap tubes to prevent entry of contaminants.
- Remove master cylinder attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install. After installation is complete, fill master cylinder with manufacturer recommended brake fluid and bleed brakes.
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang
- On models equipped with ABS, depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
- On a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Contour & Mystique -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 -> 1998 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> B1: Check Communication To ABS Control Module -> C1: Check Battery Voltage -> C2: Check Circuit 14 (VT/YE) -> C3: Check Circuit 31 (BK) and Circuit 31 (BK) For An Open -> Check Circuit 14S (VT/OG) For An Open -> Check Circuit 31S (BK/WH) For Short To Power -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> D1: Check Stop Lamps -> D2: Check ABS Control Module BOO_ABS PID -> Diagnosis by Symptom -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> E1: Check For Continuous Operation Of ABS Pump Motor -> E2: Check Battery Junction Box Fuse 3 (60A) -> E3: Check Circuit 90 (RD/YE) For An Open -> E4: Check Circuit 31 (BK) For An Open -> F1: Check Suspect Wheel Speed Circuit For Short To Power -> F2: Check Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit For Short To Ground -> F3: Check Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor For Short To Ground -> F4: Check Wheel Speed Circuit For Open Of Short Together -> F5: Check Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor For An Open Or Short Together -> G1: Check Vehicle Components -> G2: Test Drive Vehicle -> H1: Check Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor -> H2: Check Suspect ABS Sensor Indicator -> H3: Check Suspect Wheel Speed PIDS -> I1: Check Circuit 31S (BK/RD) For Short To Power -> I2: Check Circuit 31S (BK/RD) For An Open -> J1: Check Vehicle Component Mounting -> J2: Rebleed Brake System -> K1: Bleed Brake System -> K2: Check ABS Inlet Valve (Closed Position) -> K3: Check ABS Inlet Valve (Open Position) -> K4: Check ABS Outlet Valve (Open Position) -> K5: Check ABS Inlet & Outlet Valve (Closed Position) -> L1: Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS) -> L2: Check ABS Operation -> L3: Check Traction Control Switch Circuit -> M1: Check Traction Control Switch Circuit -> M2: Check Circuit 31S (BK/WH) For An Open Or Short To Ground -> M3: Check Circuit 91 (BK/WH) For An Open -> M4: Check Traction Control Switch Indicator Circuit -> M5: Check Circuit 14 (VT/BK) For An Open -> M6: Check Circuit 31S (BK/GN) For An Open -> N1: Check Traction Control Switch Circuit -> No Communication w/Anti-Lock Brake Control Module -> Pinpoint Test A: No Communication w/Anti-Lock Brake Control Module -> Pinpoint Test B: Unable To Enter Self Test -> Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1318, Battery Voltage Low -> Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1484, Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit -> Pinpoint Test E: DTC C1095, ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure -> Pinpoint Test F: DTC C1145 (RF), C1155 (LF), C1165 (RR), C1175 (LR), Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure -> Pinpoint Test G: DTC C1222, Wheel Speed Signal Mismatch -> Pinpoint Test H: DTC C1233 (LF), C1234 (RF), C1235 (RR), C1236 (LR), Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing -> Pinpoint Test I: Yellow ABS Warning Indicator Does Not Self Check/Always On, No DTC's -> Pinpoint Test J: Spongy Brake Pedal w/No Warning Indicator -> Pinpoint Test K: Poor Vehicle Tracking During Anti-Lock Function -> Pinpoint Test L: Traction Control Is Inoperative -> Pinpoint Test M: Traction Control Switch Indicator Is Inoperative -> Pinpoint Test N: Traction Control Cannot Be Disabled -> Poor Vehicle Tracking During Anti-Lock Function -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Self Check -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Stays On When Ignition Switch Is In Run -> Spongy Brake Pedal w/No Warning Indicator -> Test A1: Check Central Junction Box Fuse -> Test A2: Check Circuit 14 (VT/YE) For An Open -> Test A3: Check Circuit 31 (BK) & Circuit 31 (BK) For An Open -> Test N2: Check Circuit 31S (BK/WH) For An Open Or Short To Ground -> Test N3: Check Circuit 91 (BK/WH) For An Open -> Traction Control Indicator Stays On Continuously w/No DTC's Retrieved -> Traction Control Is Inoperative -> Unable To Enter Self Test, Communication OK -> Warning Lamp Indicators -> Yellow ABS Warning Indicator Does Not Self Check Always On, No DTC's
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
Warning Lamp Indicators
The ABS uses two warning indicators to alert the driver of system malfunctions. The red BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate if brake fluid level is low or if the parking brake is applied. The amber ANTI-LOCK BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate to inform the driver that ABS has been turned off and normal braking is active. On models equipped with traction assist, the traction assist on/off switch light will come on to alert the driver that traction assist has been turned off.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
If the ABS warning lamp indicates a malfunction...
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