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
Automatic Transmission Servicing
- Application
- Identification
- Lubrication
- Service Intervals
- Checking Fluid Level
- Recommended Fluids
- Fluid Capacities
- Draining & Refilling
- Notes
- AX4N & AX4S (Continental, Sable, Taurus & Windstar)
- CD4E (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)
- E4OD & 4R100 (Expedition, Navigator, Pickup & Van)
- F4E III /F4E Type "F" (Escort & Tracer)
- 4F20E (Villager)
- 4R44E & 5R55E (Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger)
- 4R70W & 4R100 (Expedition, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VIII, Mountaineer, Mustang, Navigator, Pickup, Town Car & Van)
- Adjustments
- Notes
- Band
- Shift Cable/Linkage
- Shift Indicator Cable
- Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor/Switch
- AX4N & AX4S (Continental, Sable, Taurus & Windstar)
- CD4E & E4OD (Contour, Cougar, Expedition, Mystique, Pickup & Van)
- F4E III (Escort & Tracer)
- 4F20E (Villager)
- 4R44E & 5R55E (Aerostar & Ranger)
- 4R70W (Crown Victoria, Cougar, Expedition, Explorer, Grand Marquis, Mark VIII, Mountaineer, Mustang, Pickup, Town Car & Van)
- 4R100 (Expedition, Navigator, Pickup & Van)
- Torque Specifications
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.
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