Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1998 Ford Contour Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Connectors
CONNECTORS
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| C58 (Gray, 16 Pin) | At bottom of right "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C62 (Gray, 14 Pin) | Behind left side dash panel. |
| C102 (Green, 16 Pin) | Behind left side dash panel. |
| C120 (12 Pin) | At front of engine. |
| C134 (Blue, 16 Pin) | At bottom of right "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C140 (Green, 14 Pin) | Behind left side dash panel. |
| C141 (Blue, 16 Pin) | Behind left side dash panel. |
| C143 (Gray, 10 Pin) | Behind left side dash panel. |
| C148 (20 Pin) | At left "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C149 (20 Pin) | At right "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C150 (20 Pin) | At center of left "A" pillar. |
| C151 (20 Pin) | At center of right "A" pillar. |
| C171 (8 Pin) | At bottom of right "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C236 (Gray, 8 Pin) | Under left side dash panel. |
| C238 (Gray, 14 Pin) | Under left side dash panel. |
| C240 (8 Pin) | At bottom of left "A" pillar. |
| C246 (3 Pin) | At front center of engine compartment. |
| C272 (2 Pin) | At front center of engine compartment. |
| C282 (4 Pin) | In driver door. |
| C283 (4 Pin) | In passenger door. |
| C1852A (2 Pin) | Under driver seat. |
| C1901 (16 Pin) | At top of engine. |
| C1909 (8 Pin) | Behind center dash panel. |
| C1914 (3 Pin) | In left side of deck lid. |
| C1920 (2 Pin) | At left side of parcel shelf. |
| C1921 (2 Pin) | In left side of deck lid. |
| C1926 (4 Pin) | At center left side of vehicle floor. |
| C1929 (3 Pin) | At center of luggage compartment floor. |
| C1935 (10 Pin) | At right rear side of engine compartment. |
| C1936 (1 Pin) | On starter. |
| C1937 (4 Pin) | At right side of luggage compartment. |
| C1938 (Gray, 13 Pin) | At bottom of right "A" pillar. See Figure . |
| C1944 (13 Pin) | At bottom of right "A" pillar. |
| C3001 (42 Pin) | At left rear side of engine compartment. |
| C3003 (12 Pin) | At front of engine. |
| C9935 (6 Pin) | At right rear side of engine compartment. |
Factory Service Tools
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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.