The service and repair manual for the 1996 Ford Contour — 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L V6 — 150 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 858 complaints · 223 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Contour manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,569
- Accessories & Equipment 161
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
- Body & Frame 92
- Maintenance 120
- Brakes 143
- Restraints 162
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 157
- Electrical 217
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 105
- Transmission 225
- Engine Performance 794
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 214
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Contour
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were.
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system › windshield › electrical heatin · 01I009000This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour an.
- Electrical System · 01V230000On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assem.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components · 00V075000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corr.
Owners have filed 858 complaints and Ford has issued 223 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Contour. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Contour manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Contour?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, Power Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1996 Contour problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Contour, covering service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1996 Contour wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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