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CONTOUR ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Much of this was compiled for a 1998 Contour SE w/2.5L, though the information should pertain to most Contiques. It may not be all encompassing, but hopefully useful anyway. I keep a printed copy in the glove compartment just in case.

IGNITION
Spark plug - AWSF-32F Motorcraft
- AWSF-32PP Motorcraft, Platinum
- APP5344 Autolite
Spark plug gap - 1.3mm
Firing order - 1,4,2,5,3,6

Spark plug wires:
Magnecor - 483-65153 (SP Motorsports p/n)
Taylor - 072607

FILTERS
Air filter - FA-1613 Motorcraft
- CA7737 Fram
- 33-2115 K&N (fits in stock airbox)

Passenger compartment air filter - FP4 Ford
- C14860 Purolator
Fuel filter - FG-800A Motorcraft
Oil filter - FL-820 or FL-820S Motorcraft

OIL
Engine oil 5w-30
- with filter 5.5 liter (5.8 qts)
- without 5.0 liter (5.3 qts)

Manual Transmission oil, Mercon ATF - 2.7 qts (2.6 liter)
Automatic Transmission oil, Mercon ATF - 10.2 qts (9.6 liter)

COOLING SYSTEM
9.5 liter (10.0 qts) Total capacity
9.7 liter (10.2 qts) with automatic transaxle

MISC.
Battery BXT-40R Motorcraft
PCV valve EV-152 Motorcraft
Fuel tank 61.5 liter (16.3 gallons)
Wiper Blades - Bosch or Anco; driver's side is 22" and the passenger side is 20"
Remote Keyless Entry batteries - CR-2016 (2 req.)

WHEELS/TIRES
Wheel lug nut torque - 62 lbs (revised to 90-100lbs by Ford)

Tires (your choice of speed rating):
w/15" wheels - 205/60 x 15 (24.69" dia.)
w/16" wheels - 215/50 x 16 (24.46" dia.)
w/17" wheels - 215/45 x 17 (24.61" dia.)
- 235/40 x 17 (24.40" dia.)

LIGHT BULBS
Fog lamp bulb - Motorcraft F2DZ-13466-C
- Sylvania 893 (38W)(stock rating)
- Sylvania 885 (50W)
Front turn signal - 3457
Headlight, high beam - 9005
Headlight, low beam - HB4 (9006)
Rear tail/turn/brake lamp - 1157
Backup lamp - 1156
High mounted brake lamp - 2723
License plate lamp - C5W

FUSES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse #, Amp, Color, Circuit
1, 80, Black, Main power
2, 60, Yellow, Engine cooling fan
3, 60, Yellow, ABS braking system, Heater blower motor
4, 20, Yellow, Daytime running lights
5, 15, Light Blue, Fog lamp
6, Not used
7, 20, Yellow, ABS system
8, Not used
9, 20, Light Blue, ECU
10, 20, Light Blue, Ignition switch
11, 3, Violet, ECU memory
12, 15, Light Blue, Horn, Hazard flasher warning system
13, 20, Yellow, Oxygen sensor
14, 15, Light Blue, Fuel pump
15, 10, Red, Low beam, passenger side
16, 10, Red, Low beam, driver's side
17, 10, Red, High beam, passenger side
18, 10, Red, High beam, driver's side

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse #, Amp, Color, Circuit
19, Not used
20, 10, Black, Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
21, 40, Orange, Power windows
22, 7.5, Brown, ABS module
23, 15, Light Blue, Backup lights
24, 15, Light Blue, Brake lights
25, 20, Yellow, Door locks
26, 7.5, Brown, Main light
27, 15, Light Blue, Cigarette lighter
28, 30, Light Green, Electric seats
29, 30, Light Green, Rear window defroster
30, 7.5, Brown, Engine management system
31, 7.5, Brown, Instrument panel illumination
32, 7.5, Brown, Radio
33, 7.5, Brown, Parking lamps - drivers side
34, 7.5, Brown, Interior lights, electric side mirrors, clock
35, 7.5, Brown, Parking lights - passenger side
36, 10, Red, Air bag
37, 30, Light Green, Heater blower motor
38, Not used

RELAYS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Relay, Circuit
R1, Daytime running lights
R2, Radiator fan, high speed
R3, Air conditioning
R4, Air conditioning clutch
R5, Radiator fan, low speed
R6, Starter solenoid
R7, Horn
R8, Fuel pump
R9, Headlight, low beam
R10, Headlight, high beam
R11, ECU module
D1, Reverse voltage protection

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE B0X
Relay, Circuit
R12, Interior lighting
R13, Rear window defroster
R14, Heater blower motor
R15, Wiper motor
R16, Ignition
D2, Reverse voltage protection

AUXILARY RELAYS (outside of fuse boxes)
Relay, Circuit, Location
R18, One Touch window switch (driver only), Drivers door
R20, Not used
R21, Not used
R22, Foglights, Module bracket
R23, Turn signals, Steering column
R24, Panic alarm, drivers side, Door lock module bracket
R25, Panic alarm, passenger side, Door lock module bracket
R26, Not used

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS

FRONT:

Caster: (not adjustable, for info only)
Minimum: 1.4*
Maximum: 3.4*

Camber: (not adjustable, for info only)
Minimum: -1.9*
Maximum: 0.8*

Toe:
Minimum: -0.09*
Maximum: 0.09*

REAR:

Camber:
Minimum: -1.5*
Maximum: 0.5*

Toe:
Minimum: 0.00*
Maximum: 0.28*

-Wes
98 SE Sport

[This message has been edited by wjang (edited April 25, 2001).]

[This message has been edited by wjang (edited April 25, 2001).]

HUH? Camber and Caster? Aren't they non-adjustable?

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AirKnight (Dominic Ho)
Buffalo, NY

AIM: AirKnight on MTB

My BEAST

You're right, they are non-adjustable. The only adjustment possible is the toe-in and toe-out. The specifications are for information only - useful when checking if your chassis/suspension components are damaged, like after an accident.

-Wes
98 SE Sport

Excellent information there wjang! I know it will come in very handy for me. I too have printed it and am keeping one copy in my glovebox and a second copy in my Chilton manual. On behalf of everyone that will be using it I would just like to say Thanks....Good job!

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98.5 SE Sport badgeless, MTX, KKM, SVT exhaust with resonator intact.
1985 Z51 Vette with many mods. Only used when the Tour appears to be outclassed.

Excellent except that Ford and most people here have revised the lug nut torque to 90 lb-ft.

Yeah, great information, just added it to my website.

http://www.woodfam.com/ryan/svt/essential_info.html

Thanks!

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Ryan W.
1998 T-Red SVT E0 #634 (KKM)
Austin/Cedar Park, Texas
ryanwood94 on AOL Instant Messenger

Thats great info. I'm gonna keep it in my glove box as a back-up since I usually leave my haynes manual in my bathroom.

Remind me not to borrow your manual...

The O.M. for my 2000 states the fuel tank capacity is 15.4 gallons (58.5 litres).

Was there a change from 1998?

Ford Service CD's states 90-100 lb/ft

68 is far too little...