Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Light on radio goes off when head lights turned on. Fully tighten the lower bolt now. They should be made to take back all Contour and give us a safer car for us and our families to drive. If the answer provided is true, you're lucky because I'd swear you'd have to drop the engine sub frame on my car. I keep the letter I sent Ford in my car in case something happens someone will be able to read it and know I did try to get this problem dissolved before it was to late.
A replacement alternator could not be found in less than 2 days so the original alternator was rebuilt. It passed twice on theor machine. Debbie Jennings Hewitt 0 person s were injured. Now go take a short break and clean up!! Vehicle was purchased on 19971101. This may take two people, especially to put it back on. I had the alternator changed and the fuse behind the head light switch by goodyear. So when you say something about a manual saying it is just a larger fuse that doesn't sound right and we here know there are many errors in those.
Then unbolt and remove the alternator. It was also in a garage fire at the dealership in this time and I had smoke damage to my car on top of the engine problems. The alternator is held in place with three bolts, two long horizontal bolts and a small bolt on the back of the alternator. Right wheel bearing had to be replaced. When air is on smells come through really strong from other cars. Car towed to a dealership mileage 41,711. Two Months Later Rotors Again Warped.
Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. I have found that most any repair on the contour has been expensive. It is now July 25. You will need patience and determination. Basically, I followed the procedure in the Haynes shop manual, but I will go over th … e basic steps with additional hints.
Vehicle was using Cruise Control. It Was Also In A Garage Fire At The Dealership In This Time And I Had Smoke Damage To My Car On Top Of The Engine Problems. Ground the ignition coil wire, or disable the ignition circuit or fuel pump relay. No wonder they are junk and no wonder they will cheerfully replace it under warranty. The contact was able to extinguish the flames herself. Vehicle was purchased on 19960326. A good connection should have a voltage drop of 0.
. Doing this procedure once a year will do. He said the likely problem is that as the rpms increase the rotor expands and is grounding out, causing the short. This is the second time an electrical wire has melted on our 1998 Contour. Check the belt it's on the right, or passenger, side of the engine, between the engine and the fender and replace it if needed. The mechanic that fixed the alternator said they did a lousy job, because half the wiring wasn't even done right. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's variable cam timing over retarded , automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc.
Had to replace brake pads again, including rotors in February 1999. Oct 15, 1997 There Are Too Many Problems With Our Car To Write Down. They did a complete diagnostics test and said the only thing it could be was the alternator and maybe the fuse. Could it be this blower resistor or blower relay? This vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. I don't know if this is related but it has a check engine light code P1780 Transmission Switch Out of Range. The electrical system also destroyed the battery. I have been having a problem with my battery.
Vehicle was purchased on 20980101. Remove wheel Remove brake caliper two 7 mm Allen bolts and suspend caliper Remove brake caliper bracket. Jan 01, 1999 Since Purchase Of Vehicle When Driving Through A Puddle Of Water Or In Rain, Power Steering Will Go Out. Light on radio goes off when head lights turned on. Walmart put in 3 new batteries and they all went bad.
Grind over the cut off end to eliminate any sharp edges. Disconnect upper connecting link anti sway. Also, Vehicle Has Had Three Alternators Within Three Months. You can easily replace this part if you find that it is already defective. I think the only options are name brand rebuilt like Motorcraft or better a reputable local rebuilder. Also, examine the cable connecting the battery to the alternator if it is loose, corroded, or damaged.