Originally posted by ThomasBrown:
... Started and ran for a few weeks then the battery light came on and later that day we lost all electric. Will doing this damage the alternator or more?



I would suggest that you get a battery rated for the Contour. In addition, as previously alluded to, you may want to test both the battery and alternator first before embarking on the swap.

Battery test. Engine off. Headlights on for one minute, voltage should be 12 to 12.5.

Alternator test. Engine running. Voltage should be 14 to 14.5.

Good luck.

"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles