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1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, Standard
External Pages
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (1997 Ford Contour GL, 2.5 L, Standard), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Servicing - A/T)
- Section 2 (Engine Controls - Specifications - 2.0L)
- Section 3 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 2.0L)
- Section 4 (Engine Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 4-CYL)
- Section 5 (Engine - 2.0L 4-CYL - VIN Z & 3)
- Section 6 (Overhaul - Cd4E Automatic Transmission)
- Section 7 (Diagnosis - Cd4E Automatic Transmission)
- Different car
- Section 1 (Automatic Transmission (4R44E/5R55E) - Servicing)
- Section 2 (Computer Relearn Procedures)
- Section 3 (Automatic Transmission Servicing)
- Section 4 (Air Bag Restraint System)
- Section 5 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 6 (Keyless Entry System - Remote)
- Section 7 (Instrument Panel - Analog)
- Section 8 (Remote Keyless Entry System)
- Section 9 (Anti-Theft System)
- Section 10 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 11 (Power Door Lock System & Trunk Release)
- Section 12 (Keyless Entry System - Remote)
- Section 13 (Anti-Theft System (F150 & F250 LD))
- Section 14 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 15 (Anti-Theft System - Passive)
- Section 16 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 17 (Anti-Theft System - Passive)
- Section 18 (Air Bag Restraint System)
- Section 19 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 20 (Starter)
- Section 21 (Wiper/Washer Systems)
- Section 22 (Generator)
- Section 23 (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
- Section 24 (Instrument Panel - Analog)
- Section 25 (Keyless Entry System - Remote)
- Section 26 (Cruise Control System)
- Section 27 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
- Section 28 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
- Section 29 (Instrument Panel - Analog)
- Section 30 (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- Section 31 (Charging System - Generator)
- Section 32 (Instrument Panel - Analog)
- Section 33 (Charging System - Generator - 4.6L)
- Section 34 (Charging System - Generator - 3.8L)
- Section 35 (Charging System - Generator)
- Section 36 (Instrument Panel - Analog)
- Section 37 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System - Air Bag Restraint System)
- Section 38 (Instrument Panels)
- Section 39 (Charging System - Generator - MITSUBISHI)
- Section 40 (Generator - MOTORCRAFT)
- Section 41 (Defogger - Rear Window)
- Section 42 (Mirrors - Power Memory)
- Section 43 (Instrument Panels - Electronic)
- Section 44 (Defogger - Rear Window)
- Section 45 (Mirrors - Power Memory)
- Section 46 (Seats - Power)
- Section 47 (Door Locks & Trunk Release - Power)
- Section 48 (Module Communications Network System)
- Section 49 (AUTOLAMP System)
- Section 50 (Remote Keyless Entry System)
- Section 51 (Door Locks & Trunk Release - Power)
- Section 52 (Keyless Entry System - Remote (F150 & F250 LD))
- Section 53 (Module Communications Network)
- Section 54 (Defogger - Rear Window)
- Section 55 (Power Windows)
- Section 56 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 57 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 58 (Wiper/Washer Systems)
- Section 59 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 60 (Wiper System And Washer System)
- Section 61 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 62 (Wiper System And Washer System)
- Section 63 (Instrument Panel - Electronic)
- Section 64 (Power Window System)
- Section 65 (Power Window System)
- Section 66 (Power Windows System (Except F250 Hd & F350))
- Section 67 (Module Communications Network (F150 & F250 LD))
- Section 68 (Power Windows)
- Section 69 (Steering Column Switches)
- Section 70 (Steering Column Switches)
- Section 71 (Wiper System & Washer System - F150 & F250 Light Duty)
- Section 72 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 73 (Wiper/Washer Systems)
- Section 74 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 75 (Seats - Power)
- Section 76 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive)
- Section 77 (HVAC System - General Servicing)
- Section 78 (Axle Shafts - Front)
- Section 79 (Axle Shafts - Front)
- Section 80 (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- Section 81 (Rear Electronic Suspension System)
- Section 82 (Automatic Transmission Removal & Installation)
- Section 83 (Axle Shafts - Front)
- Section 84 (Axle Shafts - Front)
- Section 85 (Manual Transmission Servicing - M/T)
- Section 86 (Manual Transmission Removal & Installation - M/T)
- Section 87 (Starting System)
- Section 88 (Generator)
- Section 89 (Charging System - Generator)
- Section 90 (Charging System - Generator - MOTORCRAFT)
- Section 91 (Charging System - Generator)
- Section 92 (Computer Relearn Procedures)
- Section 93 (Starting System)
- Section 94 (Anti-Theft Systems - Active)
- Section 95 (Drive Shafts)
- Section 96 (Axle Shafts - Front)
- Section 97 (Automatic Transmission Servicing)
- Section 98 (Transfer Case Diagnosis - Borg WARNER 44-05)
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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.