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.
2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Spring Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Spring codes are listed as a two-part code. The first character identifies the front spring/torsion bar code.
The second character identifies the rear spring code.
FRONT SPRING CODES
- 2 - F87A-5310-BA (coil)
- 3 - 1L5C-5310-LA (coil)
- 5 - 1L5C-5310-KA (coil)
- A - F87A-5310-AA (coil)
- C - 1L5C-5310-MA (coil)
- D - F87A-5310-DA (coil)
- E - F87A-5310-EA (coil)
- J - F87A-5310-JA (coil)
FRONT TORSION BAR CODES
- 1 - F67A-5B326-FA (RH)
- 1 - F67A-5B327-FA (LH)
- B - F57A-5B326-BC (RH)
- B - F57A-5B327-BC (LH)
- F - F57A-5B326-FC (RH)
- F - F57A-5B327-FC (LH)
REAR SPRING CODES
- 3 - 4L54-5560-DA (leaf)
- C - 3L54-5560-PB (leaf)
- K - 4L54-5560-EA (leaf)
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.