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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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1998 -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2000 w/2.0L Engine -> 1999-2000 w/2.5L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 2000 -> CCRM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS
CCRM
Mustang
- On models equipped with 3.8L engine, remove right inner fender splash shield.
- On all models, disconnect CCRM and remove CCRM mounting nuts.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- On models equipped with 3.8L engine, torque CCRM mounting nuts to 12-17 inch lbs.
- On models equipped with 4.6L engine, torque CCRM mounting nuts to 36 inch lbs.
Cooling Fan Motor
Continental
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove air cleaner, then the upper radiator hose from water bypa...
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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-00 Contour & Mystique -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every...
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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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner.
- The engine ground cable is secured by starter motor bolts. Remove starter motor upper bolts.
- Cut cable ties, then raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnec...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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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 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+.
 Junction Box Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUELComponents 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 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring DiagramComponents 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+.
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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: |
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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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