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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996CONTOUR SPORT, 2.0 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMTROUBLE CODE TESTSTROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
1996 Ford Contour Sport, 2.0 Z, Standard
Trouble Code Identification
1996 Ford Contour Sport, 2.0 Z, StandardSECTION Trouble Code Identification
TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
| Trouble Code | Probable Cause | Go To |
|---|---|---|
| B2143, C1138 | EEPROM Failure | TEST B |
| C1011, C1012, C1013, C1211, C1212, C1213 | Open or Short Circuit, Right Front ABS Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1026, C1027, C1028, C1195, C1196, C1197 | Open or Short Circuit, Left Front ABS Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1056, C1057, C1058, C1247, C1248, C1249 | Open or Short Circuit, Right Rear ABS Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1071, C1072, C1073, C1243, C1244, C1245 | Open or Short Circuit, Left Rear ABS Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1081, C1082, C1083, C1085, C1111, C1112, C1113, C1114 | High/Low Battery Voltage, Relay, Main Fuse, Wiring Harness, Or Defective ABS Control Module | TEST K |
| C1084, C1110, C1115, C1440 | Reference Voltage Failure Caused By: High/Low Battery Voltage, Main Fuse, Wiring Harness Or Defective ABS Control Module | TEST C |
| C1090, C1237 | Open/Short Circuit, Rear Sensor, Wiring Harness, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST G |
| C1091, C1148, C1151, C1158, C1161, C1168, C1171, C1178, C1181, C1233, C1234, C1235, C1236 | Open/Short Circuit, Front/Rear Sensor, Wiring Harness, Incorrect Sensor Air Gap, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST F |
| C1095 | Pump Motor Runs Continuously Or Is Inoperative | TEST H |
| C1120, C1671 | Reference Voltage Failure Caused By: High/Low Battery Voltage, Main Fuse, Wiring Harness Or | TEST D |
| C1137 | Defective Power Circuit; Replace ABS Control Module If Code Repeats | TEST L |
| C1146, C1147, C1148, C1149, C1150, C1152, C1153 | Open/Short Circuit, Right Front Sensor, Wiring Harness, Incorrect Sensor Air Gap, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST F |
| C1156, C1157, C1158, C1159, C1160, C1162, C1163 | Open/Short Circuit, Left Front Sensor, Wiring Harness, Incorrect Sensor Air Gap, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST F |
| C1166, C1167, C1168, C1169, C1170, C1172, C1173 | Open/Short Circuit, Right Rear Sensor, Wiring Harness, Incorrect Sensor Air Gap, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST F |
| C1176, C1177, C1178, C1179, C1180, C1182, C1183 | Open/Short Circuit, Left Rear Sensor, Wiring Harness, Incorrect Sensor Air Gap, Defective ABS Control Module | TEST F |
| C1401, C1402, C1403 | Open/Short Circuit In Right Front Traction Control Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1411, C1412, C1413 | Open/Short Circuit In Left Front Traction Control Solenoid Valve | TEST B |
| C1414 | Unidentifiable System Identifier: Replace ABS Control Module If Code Repeats | TEST E |
| C1451, C1452, C1453, C1491, C1492, C1493 | Defective Traction Control Motor Or ABS Control Module | TEST J |
| C1495 | Defective Traction Control Throttle Position Sensor, Wiring Harness or Defective ABS Control Module | TEST M |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.