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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Vacuum Control Motors, Replace -> Air Inlet -> Air Inlet Duct -> Air Recirculation -> Cold Air Bypass -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Defrost Door -> Defrost/Floor Air Flow Control -> Defrost/Panel -> Escort & Tracer -> Five Passenger Rear Seat Duct -> Floor Console Register -> Floor Duct -> Floor/Panel -> Focus -> Heater A/C Inlet Duct -> Heater Air Damper -> Heater/A/C Air Inlet Duct -> Inlet Duct -> LS -> Mustang -> Panel Air Flow Control -> Panel/Defrost -> Panel/Floor -> Rear Seat Duct (Five Passenger) -> Recirculate/Fresh -> Recirculation Air Duct -> Recirculation/Fresh -> Sable & Taurus -> Supplemental A/C Damper -> Windshield Defroster
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL

Do Not Bend Any Part Of The Vacuum Control Motor Lever, Lever Is Brittle And Will Break.

Continental & Mark VIII
Inlet Duct
  • Remove A/C recirculating air duct.
  • Remove inlet duct door control motor mounting screws.
  • Pivot vacuum control motor out and away from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Windshield Defroster
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel."
  • Remove vacuum harness and mounting screws for vacuum motor.
  • Rotate vacuum control motor and remove from linkage.
    • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hyd...

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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 BI-FUEL

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 2.5 V6 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 2.5 V6 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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect fan resistor, cooling fan, A/C and A/C low pressure electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect ground cable from frame.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,disco...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour SVT 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 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUELEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Cooling Fan Motor
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Compressor Cycling Switch
  • Engine Cooling Fan Resistor
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Diode
    • Door Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GASDoor Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Hand Rear Speaker
  • Left Hand Rear Speaker
  • Left Hand Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Right Hand Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Right Hand Rear Door Ajar Switch

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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 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Control Module
  • Battery
  • Clock Spring
  • Data Link Connector (DLC)
  • Busbar
    • 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Motor
  • Generator

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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:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
    • 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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