Ford Contour Service & Repair Manual 1995–2000

Service and repair manuals for 6 model years of the Ford Contour, 1995 to 2000. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 2.5L V6 — 150 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC.

Federal safety record, all years: 20 recalls, 4,548 owner complaints and 1,175 technical service bulletins are logged for the Contour. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your Contour year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2000 $42.993 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +1 details →
1999 $42.992 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door +1 details →
1998 $42.995 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 GL Sedan 4-Door · Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +3 details →
1997 $42.994 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 GL Sedan 4-Door · Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +2 details →
1996 $42.994 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 GL Sedan 4-Door · Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +2 details →
1995 $42.992 2.5L V6; 2.0L I4 GL Sedan 4-Door · LX Sport Sedan 4-Door · GL Sport Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +1 details →

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2000 Contour manual.

2000 Ford Contour service manual page 12000 Ford Contour service manual page 22000 Ford Contour service manual page 32000 Ford Contour service manual page 42000 Ford Contour service manual page 52000 Ford Contour service manual page 6

03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 98
  • General Information 1,513
  • Accessories & Equipment 381
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 234
  • Body & Frame 165
  • Maintenance 73
  • Brakes 158
  • Restraints 212
  • Drivelines & Axles 15
  • Steering 149
  • Electrical 172
  • Suspension 74
  • Engine Mechanical 152
  • Transmission 65
  • Engine Performance 1,239
  • Front 214

04 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore Contour manual$42.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the Contour manual

Which Contour years does this manual cover?

Every year from 1995 to 2000 — 6 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Ford Contour manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Ford published for the Contour, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include Contour wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Contour manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover Contour recalls?

20 recalls are on federal record across the 1995–2000 Contour, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Ford dealers.

Why do some Contour years cost more?

Every Contour year is $42.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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