1999 Ford Contour technical service bulletins
182 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford Contour.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0420 and/or P0430/ 2.5L engine only
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes P0171/P0174 or P1072/P0175 stored in memory or...
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1380, P1381,...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with no hard fault
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure
- Compressed natural gas (CNG)
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Instrument panel warpage repair
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Replacement speaker installation tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no...
- Subject regarding instrument panel cover warpage
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Owner notification program 01B78 supplement #1 regarding instrument panel cover warpage
- Some compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may experience warpage of the instrument panel cover at the front edge of the instument...
- Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (PID), inputs and outputs...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from...
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp or run rough after the catalyst is removed and...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equipped with CD4E transaxle, (does not apply to mtx) may exhibit a power steering grunt /...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (DRL) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the...
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission...
- Exhibiting one or multiple studs break on exhaust flanges
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such...
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes...
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed...
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- Due to an internal design change to the solenoid tank valve, the pressure release device (PRD) CAN no...
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension occurring over bumps...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard /...
- Vehicle may experience fluttering noise heard from heater plenum area vehicles built from 11/2/1998...
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard /...
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually...
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the MRX-75 transaxle to...
- Clutch will not engage after service.
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no...
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor aggressive driving on vehicles with 2.5L engine and CD4E...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60-70 mph
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine and CD4E transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking...
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the...
- Experiencing an intermittentnoise described as a buzz or rattle from the center of the instrument panel or...
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Subject regarding vehicles that have water leaking onto front floor from door panel area
- Subject regarding the check engine light may illuminate with one or more ignition coil diagnostic trouble...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- A condition with fuel filler door unable to close completely
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below...
- Vehicles with rear disc brakes may exhibit a squeak in the rear suspension area
- Vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Some vehicles with CD4E automatic transacle may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from...
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Some vehicles with CD4E automatic transaxle, may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Exhibiting a hesitation / stumble or rough running on vehiles with 2.0L engines built from 5/3/1999 to...
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement
- Exhibiting a buzz or rattle type noise from the right side area of the instrument panel
- Information regarding rear spring creak/squeak
- Some vehicles may exhibit higher than expected engine RPM increase during a 2-3 upshift
- Concerns with activating the octane adjust function with ngs or sbds
- Concerns with vehciles equipped with 2.0L engines built from 5/3/99 to 7/26/99 exhibiting a hestation /...
- Concerns with 2.5L engine equipped vehicles and CD4E transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and /...
- Some vehicles may experience a "buzz" or "rattle" type noise from the right side area of the instrument...
- Exepriencing an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes P0351, P0352, and...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Some 2.5L vehicles equipped with MTX-75 transaxle may not move
- Some vehicles built between 7/1/98 and 12/31/98 may exhibit a fuel filler door not closing properly
- Some vehicles may exhibit a glovebox squeaking or rattle noise as the vehicle is driven over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octane adjust feature when using the module...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension
- Service tip information regarding engine oil leak diagnosis
- Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no forward engagement
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle, reduced power and / or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes P1381 and / or...
- Some vehicles may have a slight engine RPM flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection)
- Experiencing slight engine RPM flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude
- Concerns with fuel filler door not closing properly
- Concerns with glovebox squeak and rattle
- Concerns with slight engine RPM flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving
- Online service information pertaining to various decklid release issues
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan
- Information regarding decklid release issues
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Conditions with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 stored in continuous memory without any driveability...
- Concerns with coolant leaks under severe operating conditions
- Information on service replacement of the steering column gap hider
- Some vehicles equipped with a CD4E transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than...
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems
- Subject on steering column gap hider service replacement
- Information update on programming key fobs
- Information regarding two CD4E transaxles added to ford quality renewal (FQR) program
- CD4E transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern
- Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the...
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles
- Some vehicles may have no forward engagement movement occurring although reverse engagement may be...
- On some vehicles, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0325 (knock sensor circuit malfunction) may appear...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Information regarding revised water pump replacement procedure
- Powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Brief information regarding the new single point crash sensing system
- Brief information regarding vehicles equipped with the new single point crash sensing system
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Minimal clearance of the CD4E transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult
- Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Information regarding the diagnosis and service to the integrated passive anti-theft system (IPATS)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminate with dtcs in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern with unable to program passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Information on diagnosing and servicing the integrated passive anti-theft system (IPATS)
- Vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with one or more...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park
- Information on air bag restraint system changes
- Subject regarding air bag restrain system changes
- Information on performing diagnosis or programming keys on some 1998 vehicles
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