Contour Essential Information


Much of this was compiled for a 1998 Contour SE w/2.5L, though the information should pertain to most Contiques. It may not be all encompassing, but hopefully useful anyway. I keep a printed copy in the glove compartment just in case.


IGNITION
Spark plug
AWSF-32F Motorcraft
AWSF-32PP Motorcraft, Platinum
APP5344 Autolite
4458 Bosch Platinum +4
Spark plug gap - 1.3mm
Firing order - 1,4,2,5,3,6
Spark plug wires:
Magnecor - 483-65153 (SP Motorsports p/n)
Taylor - 072607
Motorcraft 9mm
M-12259-C625 (Blue)
M-12259-R625 (Red)
M-12259-Y625 (Yellow)

FILTERS
Oil filter - FL-820 or FL-820S Motorcraft
Fuel filter - FG-800A Motorcraft
Air filter
FA-1613 Motorcraft
CA7737 Fram
E-0998 K&N (SVT)
33-2115 K&N (non-SVT)
Passenger compartment air filter
FP4 Ford
C14860 Purolator

OIL
Engine oil 5w-30
with filter 5.5 liter (5.8 qts)
without 5.0 liter (5.3 qts)
Manual Transmission oil, Mercon ATF - 2.7 qts (2.6 liter)
Automatic Transmission oil, Mercon ATF - 10.2 qts (9.6 liter)

COOLING SYSTEM
9.5 liter (10.0 qts) Total capacity
9.7 liter (10.2 qts) with automatic transaxle

MISC.
Battery BXT-40R Motorcraft
PCV valve EV-152 Motorcraft
Fuel tank 61.5 liter (16.3 gallons)
Wiper Blades - Bosch or Anco;
driver's side is 22"
passenger side is 20"
Remote Keyless Entry batteries - CR-2016 (2 req.)

WHEELS/TIRES
Wheel lug nut torque - 62 lbs (revised to 90-100lbs by Ford)
Tires (your choice of speed rating):
w/15" wheels - 205/60 x 15 (24.69" dia.)
w/16" wheels - 215/50 x 16 (24.46" dia.)
w/17" wheels - 215/45 x 17 (24.61" dia.)
w/17" wheels - 235/40 x 17 (24.40" dia.)

LIGHT BULBS
Fog lamp bulb - Motorcraft F2DZ-13466-C
- Sylvania 893 (38W)(stock rating)
- Sylvania 885 (50W)
Front turn signal - 3457
Headlight, high beam - 9005
Headlight, low beam - HB4 (9006)
Rear tail/turn/brake lamp - 1157
Backup lamp - 1156
High mounted brake lamp - 2723
License plate lamp - C5W

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS
FRONT:
Caster: (not adjustable, for info only)
Minimum: 1.4*
Maximum: 3.4*
Camber: (not adjustable, for info only)
Minimum: -1.9*
Maximum: 0.8*
Toe:
Minimum: -0.09*
Maximum: 0.09*
REAR:
Camber:
Minimum: -1.5*
Maximum: 0.5*
Toe:
Minimum: 0.00*
Maximum: 0.28*

FUSES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
1 - 80 - Black - Main power
2 - 60 - Yellow - Engine cooling fan
3 - 60 - Yellow - ABS braking system, Heater blower motor
4 - 20 - Yellow - Daytime running lights
5 - 15 - Light Blue - Fog lamp
6 - Not used
7 - 20 - Yellow - ABS system
8 - Not used
9 - 20 - Light Blue - ECU
10 - 20 - Light Blue - Ignition switch
11 - 3 - Violet - ECU memory
12 - 15 - Light Blue - Horn, Hazard flasher warning system
13 - 20 - Yellow - Oxygen sensor
14 - 15 - Light Blue - Fuel pump
15 - 10 - Red - Low beam, passenger side
16 - 10 - Red - Low beam, driver's side
17 - 10 - Red - High beam, passenger side
18 - 10 - Red - High beam, driver's side
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
19 - Not used
20 - 10 - Black - Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
21 - 40 - Orange - Power windows
22 - 7.5 - Brown - ABS module
23 - 15 - Light Blue - Backup lights
24 - 15 - Light Blue - Brake lights
25 - 20 - Yellow - Door locks
26 - 7.5 - Brown - Main light
27 - 15 - Light Blue - Cigarette lighter
28 - 30 - Light Green - Electric seats
29 - 30 - Light Green - Rear window defroster
30 - 7.5 - Brown - Engine management system
31 - 7.5 - Brown - Instrument panel illumination
32 - 7.5 - Brown - Radio
33 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lamps - drivers side
34 - 7.5 - Brown - Interior lights, electric side mirrors, clock
35 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lights - passenger side
36 - 10 - Red - Air bag
37 - 30 - Light Green - Heater blower motor
38 - Not used

RELAYS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Relay - Circuit
R1 - Daytime running lights
R2 - Radiator fan, high speed
R3 - Air conditioning
R4 - Air conditioning clutch
R5 - Radiator fan, low speed
R6 - Starter solenoid
R7 - Horn
R8 - Fuel pump
R9 - Headlight, low beam
R10 - Headlight, high beam
R11 - ECU module
D1 - Reverse voltage protection
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE B0X
Relay - Circuit
R12 - Interior lighting
R13 - Rear window defroster
R14 - Heater blower motor
R15 - Wiper motor
R16 - Ignition
D2 - Reverse voltage protection

AUXILARY RELAYS (outside of fuse boxes)
Relay - Circuit - Location
R18 - One Touch window switch (driver only) - Drivers door
R20 - Not used
R21 - Not used
R22 - Foglights - Module bracket
R23 - Turn signals - Steering column
R24 - Panic alarm - drivers side, Door lock module bracket
R25 - Panic alarm - passenger side, Door lock module bracket
R26 - Not used


Special Thanks to Wes Jang ( 98 SE Sport ) and CEG for sharing this list. The list has been modified by myself to include more information.


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