Ford engine codes

SOURCE: ford contour

Check your timing belt by carefully removing the timing belt pulley cover to the left of the valve cover. The valve cover houses the spark plugs. You should be able to flash a flashlight down and see your timing belt. Most likely, you have a timing belt going, or a shaving stuck in your VCT solenoid. I'm guessing the belt is worn and has slipped a tooth or two. I would take caution driving it as it's been disputed that it could be an interference engine, and you could do serious damage to your vehicle.

SOURCE: 1998 ford contour fuse diagram

dont have an actual diagram but if you check at mastercraft.com they have a copy of the owners manual online and its free to access.

Jun Magno

• 175 Answers
• Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Ford Contour ABS light and one wheel partially braking

could be but not likely. sound like abs pump or abs ecu failure. to make sure check DTC's

SOURCE: My 1998 Ford Contour 2.0L 157k Check Engine Light P1131

These codes are dealer specific. Please call you local dealer and they will give you the exact meaning.

For now I think you may find the code needs to be verified.
Here is my advice.
Have the reading done by - Auto Zone and also Advance Auto all over again. If the codes match
Take down the vin# - call the dealer and tell them the code. Ask them what it means and - -ask if your vin# brings up and recalls or service needs as issued by the factory. Some things never go out of date.

One last this - your header here says 1995 -your note says 1998. You need to sort that out as well.

Wayne Fellows

• 262 Answers
• Posted on Jun 07, 2010

SOURCE: 1998 Contour: how do you replace the fuel pump on a 1998 ford co...

Fuel Pump Module —Vehicles with Returnless Fuel System Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Remove the fuel tank.

1. Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump locking ring.

Remove the fuel pump module.
• Rotate the pump counterclockwise to remove.

1. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Install a new O-ring seal and locking ring.