Ford Contour specifications
Last Updated on May 12, 2024 by Mutiara
The following specifications are for the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique manufactured throughout 1995-2000. Unless otherwise noted, all unmarked measurements are in inches. For some more V6 and SVT specifications please see the Contour SVT specifications list.
Fluids, lubricants, capacities  |
Both engines |
I4 Zetec |
V6 Duratec |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Refrigerant | R134a | ||
| AC Refrigent capacity | 24.5-27.5 oz | ||
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 | ||
| Engine oil viscosity | 5W-30 | ||
| Engine oil capacity (w/ filter change) | 4.5 qt | 5.8 qt, 6.0-6.5 (safer recommendation) | |
| Engine coolant | 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water | ||
| Engine coolant capacity (w/ heater core) | 7.5 qt (95-97 automatic),7.0 qt (98+ automatic), 7.0 (95+ manual), | 9.1 qt (95-98 automatic), 10.2 qt (98+ automatic), 8.9 qt (95-98 manual), 10 qt (99+ manual) | |
| Power steering fluid | Mercon automatic trans fluid | ||
| Trans auto & manual fluid | Mercon 5 automatic trans fluid | ||
| Trans auto capacity dry fill | 9.0 qt (95-97), 7.6 qt (98+) | 10.3 qt | |
| Trans auto capacity drain & refill | 4 qt to start, then add as necessary | ||
| Trans manual capacity | 5.5 pt | ||
| Trans manual clutch fluid | Dot-3 brake fluid | ||
| Cooling system | |||
| Radiator cap opening pressure | 16 psi | ||
| Recovery tank filler cap pressure | 13-18 psi | ||
| Pressure test | 20 psi for 10 sec | ||
| Thermostat | Opens 189-194, fully open 216 F | ||
| Radiator fan activation | stage1: 100 deg C stage2: 103 deg C | ||
| Radiator fan deactivation | stage1: 93 deg C stage2: 100 deg C | ||
| Temperature sensor | 68 deg F 35.0-40.0 K-ohms, 212 deg F 1.9-2.5K-ohms, 248 deg F 1.0-1.3 K-ohms. | ||
| Fuel system | |||
| Fuel filter | Motorcraft FG-800A | ||
| Fuel pressure idle, regulator hose connected | 27.5-33.5 psi (fpr vacuum connected), 36-42 psi (fpr vacuum disconnected) | ||
| Fuel system hold pressure | 26 psi | ||
| Fuel injector resistance | 13.7-15.2 ohms | ||
| Idle control valve resistance | 6-14 ohms | ||
| Idle-increase solenoid valve resistance | 50-120 ohms | ||
| Ignition & electrical | |||
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-4-2-5-3-6 | |
| Cylinder & coil terminal order |  |
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| Spark plugs | Motorcraft AYSF22FM (95-97), Motorcraft AZFS32FE (98+), Autolite XP5364 (95+) | Motorcraft AGFS32FM, Autolite XP104 | |
| Gap | 0.050 | 0.054 | |
| Battery rating | 540-650 CCA | ||
| Ignition timing | 10 ± 2 deg | ||
| Ignition coil output min | 37.0 kilovolts | ||
| Ignition coil primary resistance | 0.50 ± 0.05 ohms | ||
| Alternator output | 130 amps | ||
| Alternator brush length min | 7/32 | ||
| Alternator reg voltage at 2000 rpm | 13.0-15.0 v | ||
| Crank position sensor resistance | 200-450 ohms | ||
| Cam position sensor resistance | 200-900 ohms | ||
| Intake air temp sensor ±15% | 68 deg F 37.30 kOhms, 194 deg F 3.84 kOhms | ||
| Throttle position sensor | 400-6000 ohms | ||
| Power steering pressure switch | contacts open inifite resistance 456-460 psi, contacts closed 0-2.5 ohms 196-348 psi | ||
| Charcoal canister purge solenoid valve | 50-120 ohms | ||
| Pulse-air solenoid valve | 50-120 ohms | ||
| Manual trans MTX-75 | |||
| Gear ratio 1st | 3.42:1 | ||
| Gear ratio 2nd | 2.14:1 | ||
| Gear ratio 3rd | 1.45:1 | ||
| Gear ratio 4th | 1.03:1 | ||
| Gear ratio 5th | 0.77:1 | ||
| Gear ratio reverse | 3.42:1 | ||
| Gear ratio final drive | 3.84:1 | 4.06:1 | |
| Pressure plate runout max | 0.028 in | ||
| Disc lining thickness min (to rivet heads) | 1/32 | ||
| Flywheel runout max | 0.008 | ||
| Engine information | |||
| Displacement | 2.0 l (122 cu in) | 2.5 l (153 cu in) | |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 20-45 psi at 1500 rpm (95-97), 35-65 psi at 2000 rpm (98+) | 20-45 psi at 1500 rpm | |
| Direction of crankshaft rotation | Clockwise (from right hand side of vehicle) | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Disc brake pad thickness (min) | 1/8 | ||
| Drum brake shoe thickness – bonded (min) | 1/8 | ||
| Drum brake shoe thickness – riveted (min) | 1/16 | ||
| Front | Ventilated disc, single-piston floating caliper | ||
| Front disc thickness | 0.95 (new), 0.87 (min) | ||
| Front disc run-out max | 0.006 | ||
| Front disc thickness variation max | .0006 | ||
| Frong hub face runout max | .002 | ||
| Rear drums | Leading and trailing shoes, automatic adjusters | ||
| Rear drum diameter | 8, 9.0 (new), 9.04 (max) | ||
| Rear disc | Vented disc, single-piston floating caliper | ||
| Rear disc thickness | 0.787 (new), 0.71 (min) | ||
| Rear disc run-out max | 0.006 | ||
| Rear disc thickness variation max | 0.0006 | ||
| Rear hub run-out max | 0.002 | ||
| Torque specifications | |||
| Tensioner drivebelt mounting bolt | 35 ft-lbs | 15-22 ft-lbs | |
| Spark plugs | 108-156 in-lbs (95-97), 132 in-lbs (98+) | 84-180 in-lbs (95-97), 144 in-lbs (98+) | |
| Engine oil drain plug | 15-21 ft-lbs | ||
| Wheel lug nuts | 95 ft-lbs | ||
| Valve cover bolts | 53-71 in-lbs (95-97), 62 in-lbs (98+) | 72-108 in-lbs | |
| Timing belt idler pulley bolts | 47-53 ft-lbs (95-97), 38 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Camshaft cap bolts | stage1: 90 in-lbs stage2: 180 in-lbs (95-97), 132 in-lbs (98+) | 72-108 in-lbs | |
| Cam rear seal retinaer | 72-108 in-lbs | ||
| Cylinder head bolts | stage1: 15-22 ft lbs stage2: 30-37 ft-lbs stage3: Tighten 90-120 deg (95-97), stage1: 18 ft-lbs stage2: 33 ft-lbs stage3: Tighten additional 105 deg (98+) | stage1: 27-32 ft-lbs stage2: rotate 85-95 deg stage3: Loosen one full turn stage4: 27-32 ft-lbs stage5: rotate 85-95 deg, stage6: rotate 85-95 deg | |
| Timing belt cover fasteners | 27-44 in-lbs (upper cover), 53-71 in-lbs (center & lower cover except 98), 36 ft-lbs (center cover 98) | ||
| Cover studs to cylinder head or block | 78-96 in-lbs | ||
| Timing belt tensioner bolt | 26-30 ft-lbs (95-97), 18 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Timing belt tensioner back plate locating peg | 72-96 in-lbs (95-97) | ||
| Timing belt tensioner spring retaining pin | 71-97 in-lbs (95-97) | ||
| Timing belt sprocket to camshaft bolts | 47-53 ft-lbs (95-97), 50 ft-lbs (98+ intake cam), 88 ft-lbs (98 exhaust cam), stage1: 44 ft-lbs stage2: 89 ft-lbs (99+ exhaust cam) | ||
| Drivebelt idler pulley | 35 ft-lbs (95-98), 30 ft-lbs (99+) | 15-22 ft-lbs | |
| Intake manifold nuts & bolts | 144-180 in-lbs | 72-108 in-lbs (upper & lower) | |
| Intake manifold studs | 84 ft-lbs | ||
| Alternator output terminal | 80-97 in-lbs | ||
| Alternator pulley | 33 ft-lbs | ||
| Alternator | 15-22 ft-lbs (95-97), 33 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Alternator bracket | 35 ft-lbs (95-97), 48 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Starter through-bolts | 45-89 in-lbs | ||
| Starter motor mount bracket | 18 ft-lbs bolts, 150 in-lbs nuts | ||
| Starter motor mount | 15-20 ft-lbs | ||
| Starter solenoid | 45-89 in-lbs | ||
| Cylinder head support | 35 ft-lbs (front & rear) | ||
| Front engine lifting eye bolt | 120-156 in-lbs (left hand), 29-40 ft-lbs (right hand) | ||
| Exhaust manifold heat shield | 60 in-lbs (cyl head), 84 in-lbs (dip stick), 17 ft-lbs (coolant pipe to manifold) | ||
| Exhaust manifold nuts | 132 in-lbs | 13-16 ft-lbs | |
| Crank pulley | 81-89 ft-lbs | stage1: 89 ft-lbs stage2: loosen one turn stage3: 35-39 ft-lbs stage4: rotate 90 deg | |
| Oil pump | 72-96 in-lbs | 72-108 in-lbs | |
| Oil pickup | 71-97 lbs (screws) 156-180 in-lbs (baffle) | 72-108 in-lbs (nuts & bolts 95-98), stage1: 44 in-lbs stage2: Tighten 45 deg (nuts & bolts 99+) | |
| Oil filter adapter | 13-18 ft-lbs | 25 ft-lbs | |
| Oil pressure sensor adapter | 15-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Oil pan baffle | 15-22 ft-lbs (95-98), stage1: 44 in-lbs stage2: Tighten 45 deg (99+) | ||
| Oil pan | 15-18 ft-lbs (95-97), 84 in-lbs (98), 18 ft-lbs (99+) | 15-22 ft-lbs | |
| Oil pan to trans | 25-34 ft-lbs | 25-34 ft-lbs | |
| Rear main oil seal retainer | 156-192 in-lbs | ||
| Coolant tube to oil pan | 84 in-lbs | ||
| Flywheel/driveplate | 79-88 ft-lbs | 54-64 ft-lbs | |
| Trans manual to engine | 30 ft-lbs | ||
| Trans manual linkage support rod | 41 ft-bs | ||
| Trans manual linkage clamp bolt | 144 in-lbs | ||
| Trans manual shift assembly rear mounting | 32 ft-lbs | ||
| Trans manual linkage to selector shaft | 17 ft-lbs | ||
| Clutch slave cylinder bleed screw | 61-87 in-lbs | ||
| Driveaxle support bearing bracket | 17-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Driveaxle hub retaining nut | 251 ft-lbs (95-97), 200 (98+) | ||
| Release cylinder bolts | 84-168 in-lbs (95-97), 88 in-lbs (98+) | ||
| Rlease cylinder hydraulic fitting | 124 in-lbs | ||
| Clutch master cylinder nuts | 88 in-lbs | ||
| Pressure plate | 13-18 ft-lbs (95-97), 21 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Trans auto selector cable bracket | 15-19 ft-lbs | ||
| Trans auto torque converter | 25-29 ft-lbs | ||
| Trans auto to engine | 41-50 ft-lbs (95-97), 30 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Trans auto oil cooler lines | 17 ft-lbs (95-97), 27-32 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Trans auto selector lever | 84 in-lbs | ||
| Trans auto selector lever sensor | 88 in-lbs | ||
| Trans auto speed sensor | 44 in-lbs | ||
| Trans auto drain plug | 19-21 ft-lbs | ||
| Trans auto cooler lines | 15-19 ft-lbs | ||
| Engine/trans mount front | 35 ft-lbs (subframe) | 52-70 ft-lbs | |
| Engine/trans mount rear man | 58-62 ft-lbs (12mm trans bolts), 35 ft-lbs (10mm trans bolts), 35 ft-lbs (subframe) | 52-70 ft-lbs | |
| Engine/trans mount rear auto | 35-36 (trans), 35 ft-lbs (subframe) | 30-41 ft-lbs | |
| Engine/trans mount left-hand | 61 ft-lbs (trans) | 30-41 ft-lbs | |
| Engine/trans mount right-hand | 61-66 ft-lbs (engine), 82 ft-lbs (body) | 30-41 ft-lbs | |
| Engine/trans mount centerbolts | 89 ft-lbs | 75-102 ft-lbs | |
| Timing chain guide & tensioner | 15-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Cap bolts & studs main bearing | 63 ft-lbs | ||
| Cap bolts connecting rods | stage1: 26 ft-lbs stage2: tighten 90 degrees | stage1: 17 ft-lbs stage2: 32 ft-lbs stage3: tighten 90 deg | |
| Piston cooling oil-jet blanking plug | 84 in-lbs | ||
| Crank case lower to block | 16 ft-lbs (98), 22 ft-lbs (99+) | stage1: bolts 1-8 18 ft-lbs stage2: bolts 9-16 30 ft-lbs stage3: bolts 1-16 tighten 90 deg stage 4: bolts 17-22 18 ft-lbs | |
| Radiator lower support | 71-97 in-lbs | ||
| Thermostat housing | 78 in-lbs | 156 in-lbs | |
| Coolant temperature gauge sensor | 62-89 in-lbs | 13-18 ft-lbs | |
| Coolant temperature sensor | 89-120 in-lbs (95-97), 156 in-lbs (98+) | 120-168 in-lbs (95-97), 17 ft-lbs (98+) | |
| Water pump | 156 in-lbs | ||
| Air conditioning condenser | 24-48 in-lbs | ||
| Air conditioning compressor | 15-22 ft-lbs (95-97), 65 (98+) | 15-22 ft-lbs | |
| Radiator fan shroud | 24-28 in-lbs | ||
| Water crossover retainers | 71-106 in-lbs | ||
| Plenum chamber | 35 in-lbs | ||
| Throttle body | 88 in-lbs | ||
| Idle control valve | 88 in-lbs | ||
| Fuel injector retainer | 71-106 in-lbs | ||
| Fuel pressure regulator | 35 in-lbs | 66 in-lbs (95-97), 53 in-lbs (98), 60 in-lbs (99+) | |
| Fuel rail | 88 in-lbs | ||
| Fuel rail couplings | 17-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Exhaust all | 30-33 ft-lbs | ||
| Crank position sensor | 53-108 in-lbs | 40-61 in-lbs | |
| Cam position sensor | 156-204 in-lbs (95-97), 66 in-lbs (98+) | 71-106 in-lbs (95-97), 84 in-lbs (98+) | |
| Intake air temp sensor | 17 ft-lbs | ||
| Oxygen sensor | 44 ft-lbs | ||
| EGR valve mounting | 62-97 in-lbs | 15-22 ft-lbs | |
| EGR valve to exhaust manifold | 44 ft-lbs (tube nuts), 62-97 in-lbs (coil bracket) | 26-33 ft-lbs | |
| Filter housing | 35 ft-lbs | ||
| Exhaust manifold piping sleve nuts | 24 ft-lbs | ||
| Throttle position sensor | 132-180 in-lbs (95-97), 177 in-lbs (98+) | 21-29 ft-lbs (95-97), 40 ft-lbs (98+) | |
| Caliper bracket | 89 ft-lbs front & back | ||
| Front caliper guide bolts | 21 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear caliper guide bolts | 30 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear drum brake backing plate | 37 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear disc brake splash shield | 66 ft-lbs | ||
| Vacuum booster unit | 30 ft-lbs | ||
| Master cylinder | 17 ft-lbs | ||
| ABS hydraulic unit | 180 in-lbs | ||
| Wheel cylinder bolts | 108 in-lbs | ||
| Front subframe | 96 ft-lbs | ||
| Front lower arm ball joint to lower arm | 43 ft-lbs | ||
| Front lower arm ball joint to steering knuckle | 40 ft-lbs (95-97), 62 ft-lbs (98+) | ||
| Front lower arm to subframe | 62 ft-lbs | ||
| Front sway/stabilizer bar | 18 ft-lbs | ||
| Front sway/stabilizer bar link | 26 ft-lbs | ||
| Front suspesnion strut to knuckle | 62 ft-lbs | ||
| Front suspension strut upper mount nuts | 34 ft-lbs | ||
| Front suspension strut thrust bearing nut | 44 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear crossmember | 75-102 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear front lower arm to knuckle & crossmember | 52-72 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear lower arm to knucklke | 75-102 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear lower arm to crossmember | 52-72 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear sway/stabilizer bar | 14-19 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear sway/stabilizer bar link | 22-30 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear suspension strut to knuckle | 52-72 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear hub nut | 214 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear tie bar & tie bar bracket | 75-102 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear strut upper mount | 17-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Rear strut upper nut | 30-43 ft-lbs | ||
| Steering rack mounts | 101 ft-lbs | ||
| Tie-rod end to knuckle | 18-22 ft-lbs | ||
| Tie-rod end to locknut | 25-35 ft-lbs | ||
| Steering wheel | 33-41 ft-lbs | ||
| Flex coupling | 17-24 ft-lbs | ||
| Power steering pipe unions | 20-26 ft-lbs | ||
| Steering column to coupling | 168-240 in-lbs | ||
| Steering column mounts | 168-240 in-lbs | ||
| Steering pump mount | 180-252 in-lbs | ||
| Steering pump pressure line | 42-54 ft-lbs | ||
| Hood & trunk hinges | 18 ft-lbs | ||
| Trunk-lid | 84 in-lbs | ||
| Front seat & seat belts | 28 ft-lbs | ||
| Bumper | 84 in-lbs | ||
| Rebuild info | |||
| Cam bearing inside diameter | 1.062-1.063 in | ||
| Cam bearing journal diameter | 1.022-1.023 | 1.060-1.061 in | |
| Cam bearing clearance | 0.0008-0.0027 | 0.001-0.0064 (standard), 0.0047 (service limit) | |
| Cam endplay | 0.003-0.009 (95-98), 0.0007-0.008 (99+) | 0.001-0.0064 in | |
| Cam lifter diameter | 1.116-1.117 (95-97), 0.8740-0.8745 (98+) | 0.6290-0.6294 | |
| Cam lifter clearance | 0.0010-0.0027 (95-97), 0.0009-0.0026 (98+) | 0.0007-0.0027 | |
| Cam lifter collapsed gap | 0.19-0.43 in | ||
| Cam rocker arm ratio | 1.8:1 | ||
| Cam lobe lift | At 0 lash: 0.35 (95-97 intake primary), 0.036 (95-97 intake secondary), 0.31 (95-97 exhaust), 0.245 (98+ intake & exhuast) | 0.188 in | |
| Cylinder head warpage limit | 0.006 overall | ||
| Cylinder head combustion chamber vol | 43-46 cu cm | ||
| Valve lift | 0.35 intake 0.31 exhaust (95-97), 0.405 both (98+) | ||
| Valve clearance at room temp | 0.004-0.007 (98+ intake), 0.011-0.013 (98+ exhaust) | ||
| Valve head diam | 1.26 intake 1.10 exhaust (95-97), 1.53-1.54 intake 1.33-1.34 exhaust (98+) | 1.26 intake 1.02 exhaust | |
| Valve stem diam | 0.2373-0.2379 intake 0.2366-0.2372 exhaust (95-97), 0.3159-0.3166 intake 0.3148-0.3156 exhaust (98+) | 0.2350-0.2358 intake 0.2343-0.2350 exhaust | |
| Valve stem clearance | 0.0007-0.0025 intake 0.0014-0.0032 exhaust (95-97) 0.0008-0.0027 intake 0.0018-0.0037 exhaust (98+) | 0.0007-0.0027 intake 0.0017-0.0037 exhaust | |
| Valve seat max face runout | 0.0014 (95-97), 0.002 (98+) | 0.001 | |
| Valve spring free length | 1.70 (95-97), 1.86 (98+) | 1.84 | |
| Valve spring installed height | 1.35 (95-97), 1.42-1.54 (98+) | ||
| Valve spring pressure opened | 153 lb at 1.18 in intake & exhaust | ||
| Valve spring pressure closed | 51 lb at 1.57 in intake & exhaust | ||
| Valve face angle | 91 deg (95-97), 45.6 deg (98+) | 45.5 deg | |
| Valve seat angle | 90 deg (95-97), 44.6 deg (98+) | 44.75 deg | |
| Valve seat width | 0.043-0.055 intake 0.055-0.066 exhaust | ||
| Valve seat max runout | 0.001 | ||
| Cylinder block bore diam | 3.3386-3.3390 (class 1), 3.3390-3.3394 (class 2), 3.3394-3.3398 (class 3) | 3.2440-3.2445 (class 1), 3.2445-3.2449 (calss 2), 3.2449-3.2452 (class 3) | |
| Cylinder block max out-of-round | 0.0008 | ||
| Cylinder block max out-of-taper | 0.0002 | ||
| Piston diameter | 3.3374-3.3378 (class 1), 3.3378-3382 (class 2), 3.3382-3.3386 (class 3) | 3.2436-3.244 (class 1), 3.2440-3.2452 (class 2), 3.2444-3.2452 (class3) | |
| Piston to bore clearance | 0.0008-0.0016 | 0.0005-0.0009 | |
| Piston ring 1 end gap | 0.010-0.020 (95-97), 0.012-0.020 (98), 0.010-0.011 (99+) | 0.004-0.010 | |
| Piston ring 2 end gap | 0.012-0.020 (95-97), 0.012-0.020 (98), 0.010-0.011 (99+) | 0.011-0.016 | |
| Piston ring oil end gap | 0.016-0.055 (98), 0.015-0.066 (99+) | 0.006-0.025 | |
| Piston ring 1 side clearance | 0.0015-0.0029 (standard), 0.0034 (service limit) | ||
| Piston ring 2 side clearance | 0.0015-0.0033 | ||
| Piston ring oil side clearance | Snug fit | ||
| Piston pin diam | 0.8119-0.8120 (white color code marked A), 0.8120-0.8121 (red color code marked B), 0.8121-0.8122 (blue color code marked C) | 0.8272-0.8273 | |
| Piston pin bore diam | 0.8270-0.8272 | ||
| Piston pin clerance | 0.0004-0.0006 | 0.0001-0.00003 | |
| Crank max out-of-round | 0.0003 | 0.0006 | |
| Crank max taper | 0.0003 | 0.0004 | |
| Crank main bearing oil clearance | 0.0004-0.0023 | 0.0010-0.0018 (desired), 0.0019 (service limit) | |
| Crank main bearing undersizes | 0.0008-0.010 | ||
| Crank main bearing journal diam | 2.2827-2.2835 | 2.479-2.480 | |
| Crank endplay | 0.003-0.012 | 0.004-0.009 | |
| Connecting rod journal diam | 1.8460-1.8468 (95-98), 1.7279-1.7287 (99+) | 1.967-1.968 | |
| Connecting rod bore diameter | 0.8106-0.8114 (pin) | 2.0872-2.0879 (crank), 0.827-0.828 (pin) | |
| Connecting rod max out-of-round | 0.0003 | 0.0006 | |
| Connecting rod max out-of-taper | 0.0003 | 0.0004 | |
| Connecting rod bearing oil clearance | 0.0006-0.0027 | 0.001-0.0025 | |
| Connecting rod bearing undersizes | 0.0008-0.010 | ||
| Connecting rod length center to center | 5.435-5.448 | ||
| Connecting rod to crank side clearance | 0.0039-0.012 (standard), 0.014 (service limit) | ||
| Connecting rod to piston side clearance | 0.0001-0.0007 (standard), 0.013 (service limit) |
